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Bolster cover: T.23-1949

Object information

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Description

Linen bolster cover embroidered with polychrome silk in chain, hem, herringbone and stem stitch.

A border runs all around the cover and is joined by symmetrical, almost circular rose sprays arranged alternately to face in and outwards, and they are formed by a large rose encircled by flowering stems and a small bird.

Legal notes

Given by Sir Augustus and Lady Daniel

Measurements and weight

Length: 19.1/2 in
Width: 19 in

Place(s) associated

  • Yannina ⪼ Epirus ⪼ Greece

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1701 CE - Circa 1801 CE

Materials used in production

embroidery Silk
ground Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Linen bolster cover embroidered with polychrome silk in chain, hem, herringbone and stem stitch. A border runs all around the cover and is joined by symmetrical, almost circular rose sprays arranged alternately to face in and outwards, and they are formed by a large rose encircled by flowering stems and a small bird.
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.23-1949
Primary reference Number: 110413
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 17 October 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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