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Border: T.19-1952

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Border, linen, embroidered in monochrome red silk thread in long-armed cross-stitch with added horizontal and vertical stitches; backstitches are used for added details. The border depicts a waved stem and vases of debased foliage and flowers motif. At both the top and bottom there is an alternating border pattern of birds and acorns. The bottom edge has a woven fringe.

Legal notes

Given by Miss H.E. Harrison

Measurements and weight

Length: 6.1/4 in
Width: 54 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1952-10-23) by Harrison, H. E., Miss

Dating

18th Century
After 1701 CE - Before 1800 CE

Materials used in production

red Silk
Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Border, linen, embroidered in monochrome red silk thread in long-armed cross-stitch with added horizontal and vertical stitches; backstitches are used for added details.
Embroidering

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.19-1952
Primary reference Number: 117563
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 17 July 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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