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Table cloth: T.2-1913

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

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.

Legal notes

Given by George Wistar Kirke

Measurements and weight

Length: 83 in
Width: 79.5 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1913-09-30) by Wistar Kirke, George

Dating

Production date: AD 1631

Materials used in production

Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Linen damask

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.2-1913
Primary reference Number: 110473
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 17 July 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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