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.
Given by George de Menasce
Length: 54 in
Width: 20.5 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1946-09-25) by de Menasce, George
Accession number: T.63-1946
Primary reference Number: 199757
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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