Cotton, terry weave, with 14.75" at one end and 11.75" at the other end in twill weave, with threads at each end ravelled out to form 0.5" fringes. Embroidered with polychrome silk and gilt thread in diagonal, double darning, double running, fishbone and satin stitches. Each end embroidered with three similar asymmetric flower sprays; diaper patterned border. At one end a one inch deep band of pulled weft threads.
Given by George de Menasce
Length: 72 in
Width: 35.25 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1946-09-25) by de Menasce, George
19th Century
Circa
1800
CE
-
Circa
1899
CE
Accession number: T.134-1946
Primary reference Number: 200148
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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