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Kerchief: T.63-1946

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Description

Embroidered with polychrome silk, gilt and silver threads in double darning, double running and satin stitches.
At each end a 4.25" deep border of embroidery; at the edge a 1.5" deep band of waved and scrolling stems with mulberries and leaves. The ground of the remainder of border covered by sprays with waved stems, mulberries and leaves arranged in diagonal lines.

Legal notes

Given by George de Menasce

Measurements and weight

Length: 54 in
Width: 20.5 in

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

Turkish

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.63-1946
Primary reference Number: 199757
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 21 August 2014 Updated: Wednesday 2 December 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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