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Fragment of velvet: MAR.T.35-1912

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Panel composed of five joined pieces of red velvet with voided arabesque design; border of coarse gilt braid.

Legal notes

C.B. Marlay Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

15th Century#
Circa 1401 - Circa 1501

Materials used in production

probably Silk

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Velvet

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.T.35-1912
Primary reference Number: 110946
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 21 July 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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