Cover: T.17-1997

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Cover

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Description

Silk. Pieces of three different silk brocades patched together to form a central rectangular panel, now faded to dull beige/ocre with some blue and green detail; pattern of floral sprigs within a lattice. Four panels form a border; red ground with blue and cream sprigs, possibly Indian silk. Four small squares form corners, faded blue/grey. Backing of pieced red and blue silk.

Legal notes

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

Measurements and weight

Length: 27 in
Width: 20.75 in

Place(s) associated

Resht ⪼ Iran

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1700 CE - Circa 1799 CE

Materials used in production

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.17-1997
Primary reference Number: 197465
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 14 November 2013 Updated: Tuesday 17 October 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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