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Kerchief: T.121-1946

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Cotton, with broken stripes of thicker cotton, embroidered with polychrome silk thread and gilt plate, in cross, double darning, double running and tent stitches. At each end a 0.75" deep band of a zig-zag stem with stylised flowers and leaves, and above it three long necked, two handled vases of stylised hyacinths, roses and tulips 7.75" high.

Legal notes

Given by George de Menasce

Measurements and weight

Length: 93.75 in
Width: 16 in

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century
1800 - 1899

School or Style

Turkish

Materials used in production

Cotton
Silk
Metal thread

Techniques used in production

Darning
Stitching
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.121-1946
Primary reference Number: 200078
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 15 January 2015 Updated: Tuesday 17 October 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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