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Hanging: T.21-1952

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Production: Salle, Philippe de la (Attributed to)

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Description

Three pieces of a silk brocade hanging. Polychrome silks and silver metal thread. Pattern includes a floral garland, a medallion, stars and floral borders. It is backed with yellow silk.

Legal notes

Given by the Friends of The Fitzwilliam Museum

Measurements and weight

Length: 180.5 cm
Width: 130.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1952-12-30) by Arditti & Mayorcas, Messrs

Dating

18th Century, Late-19th Century, Early#
Circa 1770 - Circa 1805

Materials used in production

backing Silk
brocade Silk

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Silk brocade hanging. Polychrome silks and silver metal thread

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.21-1952
Primary reference Number: 110535
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 11 August 2016 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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