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Cover or hanging: T.19-1997

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Description

Complex technique of 'piecing' or 'patchwork' sometimes called 'inlaid' work. Wool; blue, red and cream; cut and 'inlaid' to form the dominant 'boteh' (pine cone) motif with a curvilinear frame including two cartouches in the top corners with embroidered Arabic inscription. Also flowering stems and birds, much done in chain stitch with chief inlaid elements outlined with laid and couched cord. Mounted on modern pinkish/yellow silk.

Legal notes

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

Measurements and weight

Length: 49.25 in
Width: 31.5 in

Place(s) associated

  • Rasht ⪼ Iran

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

Iranian

Materials used in production

Wool
Silk

Techniques used in production

Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.19-1997
Primary reference Number: 197467

Audit data

Created: Thursday 14 November 2013 Updated: Friday 13 October 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

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