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Cover: MAR.51-1912

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Production: Unknown

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Description

Cover of two joined pieces in light pink silk brocaded with ivory silk. A repeat pattern of asymmetric floral sprigs alternating direction in alternate rows. The cover has a silver metal-thread fringe.

Legal notes

C.B. Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 114.5 cm
Width: 87.75 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Materials used in production

fringe Silver thread
ground Silk

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Light pink silk brocaded with ivory silk, silver metal-thread fringe.

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.51-1912
Primary reference Number: 110956
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 20 September 2012 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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