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Stomacher: T.1-1908

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Linen, embroidered with metal thread and coloured silks in satin stitch and couched and laid work. V-shaped with three tabs at each side of lower half. A large central symmetrical spray of rose, carnation and tulip on a background entirely covered by silver thread couched in a lattice design. Bound with greenish yellow and golden yellow ribbon.

Notes

History note: Unknown before Mrs Gurney

Legal notes

Given by Mrs Gurney

Measurements and weight

Length: 12.25 in
Width: 7.5 in

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Early#
Circa 1700 CE - Circa 1720 CE

School or Style

English

Components of the work

Embroidery composed of silver thread silk

Materials used in production

Linen

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.1-1908
Primary reference Number: 198819
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Created: Thursday 1 May 2014 Updated: Friday 21 April 2023 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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