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Forehead cloth: T.4-1948

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Linen, bleached, worked with linen thread in open chain, eyelet hole, needle point, and needle weaving stitches. A repeat pattern of circular stems (a double line of chain with eyelet holes between) with stylised buds, leaves, flowers and pomegranates, the fillings needle point and needle weaving. Tape loops at top angles. Edging of bobbin lace.

Notes

History note: Acquired by Miss D. Pleydell-Bouverie at Christie's sale, 8 July 1940, Lot No. 1609. Presented to this Red Cross sale by Mrs B. W. Bond.

Legal notes

Given by Miss D. Pleydell-Bouverie

Measurements and weight

triangular - short edges 6 inches, long edge 14.75 inches

At the moment, this record does not display units or type of measurements. We will rectify this as soon as possible.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1948-04-17) by Pleydell-Bouverie, D. Miss

Dating

16th Century, Late
Circa 1550 CE - Circa 1599 CE

School or Style

English

Materials used in production

Linen

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.4-1948
Primary reference Number: 198821
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 1 May 2014 Updated: Tuesday 17 October 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Forehead cloth" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/198821 Accessed: 2024-03-28 19:18:47

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