Cotton, fine loosely woven, embroidered with polychrome silks in double back , double running and satin stitches. Two joined pieces with a 1.5" border of a stem with leaves around the edges. In the centre of the cover similar leaves form the border of a 16" circular motif containing a spray with a rose in the centre and three others with leaves alternating around it. Remainder of the field covered by large symmetrical rose sprays placed in each corner.
Given by George de Menasce
Length: 42.5 in
Width: 43.5 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1946-09-25) by de Menasce, George
Accession number: T.54-1946
Primary reference Number: 199502
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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