Black velvet, embroidered with chenille and ribbon, flowers of cloth and velvet (sewn in place through bead in centre). Gathered at the top by draw strings of black silk cord passing through gilt rings, tassels with jet drops.
History note: It was given to Mrs. Dew-Smith by Mrs. Adams, the widow of the astronomer, and had belonged to her grandmother.
Given by Mrs. Dew-Smith
Height: 6.5 in
Width: 6 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1945-05-31) by Dew-Smith, Mrs Alice
19th Century, Mid#
Circa
1825
CE
-
Circa
1874
CE
Accession number: T.12-1945
Primary reference Number: 197487
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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