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Skirt: T.26-1949

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Entities

  • Skirt
  • Category: Greek Island Embroidery

Categories

Description

Skirt made from four linen widths embroidered in bichrome, red and green, cross stitch. Around the bottom, above a border, is a band of octagons. The skirt widths are joined at the bottom by narrow bands of needlemade lace in buff coloured silk. The skirt is gathered and smocked at the waist and the bottom is edged with a plait of red and green silk.

Legal notes

Given by Sir Augustus and Lady Daniel

Measurements and weight

Length: 90 in
Width: 42 in

Place(s) associated

  • Dodecanese ⪼ 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 : Skirt made from four linen widths embroidered in bichrome, red and green, cross stitch. Around the bottom, above a border, is a band of octagons. The skirt widths are joined at the bottom by narrow bands of needlemade lace in buff coloured silk. The skirt is gathered and smocked at the waist and the bottom is edged with a plait of red and green silk.
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.26-1949
Primary reference Number: 110417
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 11 August 2016 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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