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Curtain: T.20-1949

Object information

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Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Fine linen, mounted on coarse linen, embroidered with polychrome floss silk in darning, double darning, double running and satin stitches. A very large complete rose spray with parts of three similar ones cover the ground. At the lower edge a 2.75" deep band of small repeated sprays.

Legal notes

Given by Sir Augustus and Lady Daniel

Measurements and weight

Length: 42.5 in
Width: 18.5 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1949-06-25) by Daniel, Augustus, Sir and Lady

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1700 CE - Circa 1799 CE

School or Style

Turkish

Materials used in production

Linen

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.20-1949
Primary reference Number: 199667
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 31 July 2014 Updated: Monday 24 February 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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