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Turban cover: T.136-1946

Object information

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Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Unbleached linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in double running stitch. Large stylised carnation sprays arranged around a central medallion based on a carnation flower head; a narrow border of a continuous crested pattern.

Legal notes

Given by George de Menasce

Measurements and weight

Length: 45.5 in
Width: 41.5 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1946-09-25) by de Menasce, George

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1700 CE - Circa 1799 CE

School or Style

Turkish

Materials used in production

Linen

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.136-1946
Primary reference Number: 199508
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 17 July 2014 Updated: Wednesday 2 December 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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