Cover: T.2-1961

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Cover

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Embroidery

Description

Linen cover embroidered with polychrome silks in laid and couched work, close, herringbone and stem stitch. The pattern consists of stylized floral sprays arranged around a central floral motif. The borders are a repeating motif linked by a meandering stem.

Notes

History note: Bought in Srinagar, 1924

Legal notes

Given by Miss Marjory Byrne

Measurements and weight

Length: 71 cm
Width: 71 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1961-10-19) by Byrne, Marjory, Miss

Dating

17th Century, Early#
Circa 1601 CE - Circa 1630 CE

Materials used in production

embroidery Silk
ground Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Linen cover embroidered with polychrome silks in laid and couched work, close, herringbone and stem stitch. The pattern consists of stylized floral sprays arranged around a central floral motif. The borders are a repeating motif linked by a meandering stem.
Embroidering

Related exhibitions

Turks and Turquerie

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.2-1961
Primary reference Number: 110463
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 19 September 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

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