Cotton, embroidered with polychrome silk thread, gilt plate and thread, and silver plate, in double darning, double running, an interlacing stitch, fishbone, satin and pulled fabric stitches. At each end a 3" deep border. At lower edge a 0.5" band decorated with flower sprigs. Above it 15 compartments each containing a stylised plant with a cypress tree above, and between them a stylised flowering tree. Edging with bobbins.
Given by George de Menasce
Length: 42.5 in
Width: 22.5 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1946-09-25) by de Menasce, George
19th Century
1800
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1899
Accession number: T.118-1946
Primary reference Number: 200071
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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