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Cushion cover (top only): T.4-1982

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Rectangular linen cushion cover embroidered in red silk thread in darning stitch. A geometrical pattern covers the entire surface of the cover.

Legal notes

Given by Dr Gertrude Caton-Thompson

Measurements and weight

Length: 97 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Naxos ⪼ Cyclades ⪼ Greece

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1982-06-07) by Caton-Thompson, Gertrude

Dating

18th Century, Early#
Production date: circa AD 1700

Components of the work

Max Width 45.8 cm

Materials used in production

embroidery Silk
ground Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Rectangular linen cushion cover embroidered in red silk thread in darning stitch. A geometrical pattern covers the entire surface of the cover.
Embroidering

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.4-1982
Primary reference Number: 110442
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 9 October 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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