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Kerchief: T.24-1949

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Kerchief of fine, loosely woven linen embroidered with polychrome silk in satin and hem stitch. Dominant colours are blue, buff, cream, green, yellow, brick red and crimson red. At each end is a border consisting of three horizontal bands.

Legal notes

Given by Sir Augustus and Lady Daniel

Measurements and weight

Length: 113 in
Width: 26 in

Place(s) associated

  • Melos ⪼ Cyclades ⪼ Greece

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 : Kerchief of fine, loosely woven linen embroidered with polychrome silk in satin and hem stitch. Dominant colours are blue, buff, cream, green, yellow, brick red and crimson red. At each end is a border consisting of three horizontal bands.
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.24-1949
Primary reference Number: 110415
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 15 September 2017 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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