Linen, embroidered with silk and gilt thread in double darning, double running, hemstitch (for edges), and satin stitches. Each border consists of three widths, with one unit of the pattern in each - a very magnified and elaborate rose spray with the characteristic hook at the base of the main stem. A narrow border in gold thread.
Given by Sir Augustus and Lady Daniel
Method of acquisition: Given (1949-06-25) by Daniel, Augustus, Sir and Lady
18th Century, Early#
Circa
1700
CE
-
Circa
1749
CE
T.46
Length 59.25 in
Width 16.75 in
T.46A
Length 60.25 in
Width 16.5 in
Accession number: T.46 & A-1949
Primary reference Number: 199231
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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