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Fragment of a border: T.12a-1949

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Fragment of a linen border embroidered with silk in two-sided Italian cross-stitch in monochrome red. the background is worked and the pattern is formed by a spray of stem, leaves and acorns.

Legal notes

Given by Sir Augustus and Lady Daniel

Measurements and weight

Length: 26.1/2 in
Width: 4.1/4 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1949-06-25) by Augustus, Daniel, Sir & Lady

Materials used in production

embroidery Silk
ground Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Fragment of a linen border embroidered with silk in two-sided Italian cross-stitch in monochrome red. the background is worked and the pattern is formed by a spray of stem, leaves and acorns.
Embroidered

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.12a-1949
Primary reference Number: 110962
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 17 July 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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