Production: Unknown
Rectangular coverlet of ivory silk with muslin backing, and white, cotton sateen interlining. The front is decorated with embroidery in yellow silk and green chenille threads, and silk ribbon work forming a design of shades of pink and white roses, buds, and foliage against a trellis. The whole coverlet is edged with a ivory silk fringe.
History note: Unknown before donor
Given by Mrs Margaret Hewat, in memory of her daughter Alison Jane Turnpenny
Length: 53.5 cm
Width: 113 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (2004-10-11) by Hewat, Margaret, Mrs
19th Century, Late#
After
1875
-
Before
1900
backing
Muslin
green, yellow
Silk thread
ivory
Silk
lining
Cotton sateen
ribbon
Silk
thread
Chenille
Weaving
: Rectangular coverlet of ivory silk with muslin backing, and white, cotton sateen interlining. Embroidered and edged with a fringe.
Edging
Backed
Embroidering
Accession number: T.1-2004
Primary reference Number: 118131
Entry form number: 199
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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