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Altar frontal: T.12-1951

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

White watered silk with sequins

Notes

History note: Bought by the Friends from the Rev. Canon F. J. Bywaters, Willingham Rectory.

Legal notes

Given by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1951-10-18) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

18th Century, Mid
Circa 1740 CE - Circa 1750 CE

Techniques used in production

Weaving
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.12-1951
Primary reference Number: 117560
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 11 August 2016 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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