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Nakshe: T.142-1946

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Polychrome silk embroidery tent stitch worked in various directions. Diagonal bands of repeating stylised flowers.

Legal notes

Given by George de Menasce

Measurements and weight

Length: 29.5 in
Width: 26.25 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1946-09-25) by de Menasce, George

Dating

19th Century
1800 - 1899

School or Style

Persian

Materials used in production

polychrome Silk

Techniques used in production

Stitching
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.142-1946
Primary reference Number: 197425
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 24 October 2013 Updated: Tuesday 17 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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