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Bedspread (fragments of): T.21-1949

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Unknown

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Description

Fragments of a linen bedspread embroidered in polychrome silk, in darning and split stitch.

Around 14 fragments of a four strip bedspread. The pattern includes a frieze of alternating repeating units of a long spouted jug with a bunch of carnations and a pair of confronting peacocks drinking from a fountain.

Legal notes

Given by Sir Augustus and Lady Daniel

Measurements and weight

Length: 25.5/8 in
Width: 17.1/2 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1949-06-25) by Augustus, Daniel, Sir & Lady

Dating

17th Century#
Circa 1601 CE - Circa 1701 CE

Materials used in production

embroidery Silk
ground Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Fragments of a linen bedspread embroidered in polychrome silk, in darning and split stitch. Around 14 fragments of a four strip bedspread. The pattern includes a frieze of alternating repeating units of a long spouted jug with a bunch of carnations and a pair of confronting peacocks drinking from a fountain.
Embroidering

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.21-1949
Primary reference Number: 110409
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 24 November 2023 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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