Production: Unknown
Linen damask, with a checked outer border, and a double turnover inner border with a pattern of a waved stem with leaves, flowers, grapes, butterfly, cock, peacock, stork, etc. The ground is covered by an all-over design of scenes from the life of Jacob with inscriptions accompanying each scene. The figures are wearing early 17th century costume.
Given by George Wistar Kirke
Length: 83 in
Width: 79.5 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1913-09-30) by Wistar Kirke, George
Production date: AD 1631
Weaving : Linen damask
Accession number: T.2-1913
Primary reference Number: 110473
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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