Towel: T.132-1946

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Towel

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Description

Cotton, embroidered with polychrome silk thread and gilt plate, in double darning, double running and satin stitches. Each end embroidered with five repeated sprays of flowers and leaves, above a border of a wavy stem with bunches of grapes and flowers. A 0.25" edging of Bebilla lace.

Legal notes

Given by George de Menasce

Measurements and weight

Length: 69 in
Width: 25.75 in

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century
1800 - 1899

School or Style

Materials used in production

polychrome Silk
Cotton
Gilt thread

Techniques used in production

Darning
Stitching
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.132-1946
Primary reference Number: 200146
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 5 February 2015 Updated: Tuesday 17 October 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

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