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Robe: T.4-1908

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Muslin, high waist, elbow length sleeves, trained skirt, draw tapes on front of bodice which fastens with original buttons on to back. Embroidered with coarse cotton in satin stitch and French knots on panel on front of skirt, sleeves and train with a narrow leaf border and large spray of flowers and leaves.

Legal notes

Given by Mrs. Gurney

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1908-08-16) by Gurney, Mrs

Dating

Circa 1800 CE - Circa 1810 CE

School or Style

English

Materials used in production

Muslin

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.4-1908
Primary reference Number: 197698
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 13 March 2014 Updated: Wednesday 20 September 2017 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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