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Cover: MAR.T.49-1912

Object information

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Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Central panel made up of a "matched patchwork" of fragments of voided velvet. Floral repeat pattern of light green and pink on a grey/ivory ground. Framed with panels of polychrome striped silk with patterned red velvet rectangles at each corner. Backed with red twill cotton, edged with black cotton band.

Legal notes

Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 55 in
Width: 34.5 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

19th Century
Circa 1800 CE - Circa 1899 CE

School or Style

Persian

Components of the work

Backing composed of cotton
Central Panel Length 43.25 in Width 21 in

Materials used in production

Silk
Velvet

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.T.49-1912
Primary reference Number: 197296
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 26 September 2013 Updated: Wednesday 20 September 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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