Production: Unknown
Linen towel embroidered in monochrome red silks in buttonhole, cross-stitch (a variety of Montenegrin) and double running stitch.
Across each end a wide band of a geometrical repeating pattern is embroidered. There are also borders of bobbin lace.
Given by Sir Augustus and Lady Daniel
Length: 96 in
Width: 23.3/4 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1949-06-25) by Augustus, Daniel, Sir & Lady
Weaving
: Linen towel embroidered in monochrome red silks in buttonhole, cross-stitch (a variety of Montenegrin) and double running stitch. Across each end a wide band of a geometrical repeating pattern is embroidered. There are also borders of bobbin lace.
Embroidered
Accession number: T.11-1949
Primary reference Number: 110968
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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