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Orphrey: T.2-1977

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Orphrey embroidered in coloured silks, gold and silver threads and silver sequins. The design represents the Lamb of God surrounded by floral motifs.

Legal notes

Anonymous gift

Measurements and weight

Length: 56.5 cm
Width: 50.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1977-11-28) by Anonymous

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1701 CE - Circa 1801 CE

Materials used in production

embroidery Silver sequins
embroidery Gold and silver thread
probably Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Orphrey embroidered in coloured silks, gold and silver threads and silver sequins. The design represents the Lamb of God surrounded by floral motifs.

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.2-1977
Primary reference Number: 110945
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 17 July 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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