Production: Unknown
Loosely woven linen bedspread with polychrome embroidered silk, in darning, buttonhole, open hem, satin and stem stitch and needle weaving.
Three widths of linen joined by an insertion of red ribbon joined to the linen with an insertion stitch. The middle width has a large spray of flowers at each edge. The motif of the rest of the field is arranged to form a rectangular pattern with a central medallion containing a small vase with a large symetrical spray of flowers.
Given by George de Menasce
Length: 219 cm
Width: 150 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1946-09-25) by de Menasce, George
18th Century
Circa
1701
CE
-
Circa
1801
CE
The combination of indigenous and Ottoman motifs is typical of Skyros embroidery.
Weaving
: Loosely woven linen bedspread with polychrome embroidered silk, in darning, buttonhole, open hem, satin and stem stitch and needle weaving. Three widths of linen joined by an insertion of red ribbon joined to the linen with an insertion stitch. The middle width has a large spray of flowers at each edge. The motif of the rest of the field is arranged to form a rectangular pattern with a central medallion containing a small vase with a large symetrical spray of flowers.
Embroidering
Accession number: T.48-1946
Primary reference Number: 110381
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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