The Temptation
Production: Unknown
Square cushion cover of cream satin embroidered in polychrome silks and metal threads with a central medallion of the Temptation of Adam and Eve in a scrolled frame, surrounded by a scrolling floral border. Dated 1648 above the medallion.
History note: Mrs W.D. (Frances Louisa) Dickson
Given by Mrs W.D. Dickson
Height: 57.5 cm
Width: 56.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1947-05) by Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs
17th Century, Mid#
Production date:
AD 1648
: dated
Ground
composed of
satin
( cream)
Embroidery
composed of
silk
metal thread
Decoration
Accession number: T.1-1947
Primary reference Number: 118264
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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