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The Temptation: T.1-1947

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Temptation

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Entities

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Description

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.

Notes

History note: Mrs W.D. (Frances Louisa) Dickson

Legal notes

Given by Mrs W.D. Dickson

Measurements and weight

Height: 57.5 cm
Width: 56.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1947-05) by Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs

Dating

17th Century, Mid#
Production date: AD 1648 : dated

School or Style

English

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Ground composed of satin ( cream)
Embroidery composed of silk metal thread
Decoration

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.1-1947
Primary reference Number: 118264
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 17 July 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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