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Pillowcase: T.10-1947

Object information

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Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Linen pillowcase emboidered with polychrome silks in red, blue and green in darning stitch. The ground is covered by a red lozenge shaped diaper, with a smaller lozenge in each compartment in a contrasting colour. A narrow toothed border runs all around the pillowcase.

Legal notes

Given by George de Menasce

Measurements and weight

Length: 19.3/4 in
Width: 19.1/2 in

Place(s) associated

  • Naxos ⪼ Cyclades ⪼ Greece

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1947-10) by de Menasce, George

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1701 CE - Circa 1801 CE

Materials used in production

embroidery Silk
ground Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Linen pillowcase emboidered with polychrome silks in red, blue and green in darning stitch. The ground is covered by a red lozenge shaped diaper, with a smaller lozenge in each compartment in a contrasting colour. A narrow toothed border runs all around the pillowcase.
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.10-1947
Primary reference Number: 110396
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 15 September 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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