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Cover: T.28-1954

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Cover embroidered with blue and red silk threads in chain, cross, hemstitch with bebilla lace stitches for the edging. The pattern is formed by repeating hexagons and triangles filled with geometrical forms.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Sir Robert Hyde Greg KCMG

Measurements and weight

Length: 26.1/2 in
Width: 21.1/8 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1954-01-20) by Greg, Robert Hyde, Sir

Materials used in production

probably Linen
red, blue Silk

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Cover embroidered with blue and red silk threads in chain, cross, hemstitch with bebilla lace stitches for the edging
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.28-1954
Primary reference Number: 117569
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 15 September 2017 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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