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Kerchief: T.45-1946

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Linen kerchief embroidered with polychrome silks in double darning, satin, eyelet and fishbone stitch. Silver metal thread is embroidered in darning and double running stitch. At each end is a large asymetrical spray formed by a large leaf with pomegranates, tulips and berries.

Legal notes

Given by George de Menasce

Measurements and weight

Length: 66 in
Width: 19.1/2 in

Place(s) associated

  • Samos ⪼ Greek islands ⪼ Greece

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century-19th Century, Early#
Circa 1701 CE - Circa 1820 CE

Materials used in production

embroidery Silk
ground Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Linen kerchief embroidered with polychrome silks in double darning, satin, eyelet and fishbone stitch. Silver metal thread is embroidered in darning and double running stitch. At each end is a large asymetrical spray formed by a large leaf with pomegranates, tulips and berries.
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.45-1946
Primary reference Number: 110378
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 2 December 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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