Linen valance of eight joined pieces embroidered with polychrome silks in darning stitch. There are remnants of a silk fringe with tassels. Paired, broad-leaf, repeat pattern.
Given by Sir Augustus and Lady Daniel
Length: 186.25 cm
Width: 45 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1949-06-25) by Augustus, Daniel, Sir & Lady
18th Century
Circa
1701
CE
-
Circa
1801
CE
The paired, broad-leaf, repeat pattern is very similar to that found on embroidery attributed not only to another Cycladic island Milos, but also to Kos, Patmos and Rhodes in the Dodecanese. The distinguishing feature of Amorgos work is believed to be in the combination of three colours: red, green and beige, brown or purple.
Weaving
: Linen valance of eight joined pieces embroidered with polychrome silks in darning stitch. There are remnants of a silk fringe with tassels. Paired, broad-leaf, repeat pattern.
Embroidering
Accession number: T.32-1949
Primary reference Number: 110423
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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