Cotton or linen, loosely woven and embroidered with polychrome silk, gilt and silver thread in double darning, double running, fishbone, and satin stitches. A 7" deep border at each end. At the edge a 0.25" deep band of fishbone stitch in alternate blocks of pink and silver, with above three repeats of a floral spray of a carnation flower, stem and leaves, with almost circular stems bearing hyacinths curving round them.
Given by George de Menasce
Length: 62 in
Width: 21 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1946-09-25) by de Menasce, George
Accession number: T.67-1946
Primary reference Number: 199761
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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