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Kerchief: T.20-1946

Object information

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Description

Kerchief, linen, embroidered, with silk stripes at either end.

Kerchief, linen, crepe weave, embroidered with silk, and gilt and silver thread in double running, darning and satin stitch. At each end a border is formed by two interlocking toothed bands. Above them three rose sprays with between them a cypress tree with a bird perched on the top. Twisted fringe.

Legal notes

Given by George de Menasce

Measurements and weight

Length: 63 in
Width: 21.3/8 in

Place(s) associated

  • Argyrocastro ⪼ Epirus ⪼ Greece

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1949-09-25) by de Menasce, George

Dating

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

Materials used in production

embroidery Silver thread
embroidery Silk
embroidery Gilt metal thread
ground Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Linen, crepe weave, kerchief with silk stripes at either end. Embroidered with silk and gilt and silver thread in double running, darning and satin stitch. At each end a border is formed by two interlocking toothed bands. Above them three rose sprays with between them a cypress tree with a bird perched on the top. Twisted fringe.
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.20-1946
Primary reference Number: 110407
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 11 August 2016 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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