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Cover: T.20-1997

Object information

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Description

Red twill weave wool, embroidered with polychrome wools in a mixture of straight, stem and satin stitch with some laid and couched work. Three borders; a central medallion within a rectangle; 'boteh' motifs. Edges bound with a woven, diagonally striped textile. Modern dark grey backing.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Mr. & Mrs. George Woodbridge through the American Friends of Cambridge

Measurements and weight

Length: 47.25 in
Width: 46 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1997-12-05) by Woodbridge, George, Mr & Mrs

Dating

19th Century
Circa 1800 CE - Circa 1899 CE

School or Style

Kashmiri

Materials used in production

Wool

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.20-1997
Primary reference Number: 197393
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 10 October 2013 Updated: Friday 20 October 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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