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Kerchief: T.44-1946

Object information

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Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Linen kerchief embroidered with polychrome silks and gilt metal thread in double darning and double running stitch. At each end is a large spray of mixed flowers including carnations, hyacinths, tulips and pomegranates

Legal notes

Given by George de Menasce

Measurements and weight

Length: 77.1/2 in
Width: 18 in

Place(s) associated

  • Samos ⪼ Greece

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1946-09-25) by de Menasce, George

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1701 CE - Circa 1801 CE

Materials used in production

embroidery Silk
embroidery Gilt metal thread
ground Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Linen kerchief embroidered with polychrome silks and gilt metal thread in double darning and double running stitch. At each end is a large spray of mixed flowers including carnations, hyacinths, tulips and pomegranates
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.44-1946
Primary reference Number: 110371
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 2 December 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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