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Mock curtain: T.11-1970

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Production: Unidentified

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Description

Aubusson tapestry woven to shape as a decorative mock curtain. It has a deep blue ground with draped curtain effect in tones of grey and cream, and a polychrome design of floral swags, cords and tassels, coronet and inscription "L&K" in the top centre.

Legal notes

Given by Sir Hamilton Kerr

Place(s) associated

  • Aubusson ⪼ France

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1970) by Kerr, Hamilton, Sir

Dating

19th Century
Circa 1801 CE - Circa 1901 CE

Components of the work

Max Length 360 cm Width 280 cm

Materials used in production

Wool

Techniques used in production

Weaving

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.11-1970
Primary reference Number: 110540
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 24 October 2012 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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