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Kerchief: T.108-1946

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Description

Cotton, with five vertical stripes in thicker thread next to selvedge, embroidered with polychrome silk and gilt thread, in double darning (worked diagonally resembling cross stitch), double running and satin stitches. At each end a very narrow band in satin stitch, and above two 9.25" deep floral sprays.

Legal notes

Given by George de Menasce

Measurements and weight

Length: 43 in
Width: 19.25 in

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

Turkish

Materials used in production

Cotton

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.108-1946
Primary reference Number: 199936
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 20 November 2014 Updated: Tuesday 17 October 2017 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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