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Valance: T.75-1977

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Description

Silk embroidery on silk; deep red ground, polychrome embroidery, satin stitch, split satin stitch, stem stitch.
Pattern of flowers, foliage, birds and butterflies, with central coat of arms (may be those of the Marshal family, the Earls of Romney), designed for export market.

Legal notes

Given by Mrs. Soame Jenyns, in accordance with the wishes of her late husband, Soame Jenyns

Measurements and weight

Length: 199 cm
Width: 43.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1977-03-08) by Jenyns, Soame, Mrs.

Dating

19th Century, Early#
Production date: circa AD 1800

School or Style

Chinese

Materials used in production

Silk

Techniques used in production

Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.75-1977
Primary reference Number: 190427
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Created: Thursday 6 December 2012 Updated: Thursday 23 November 2023 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

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

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