Linen, loosely woven terry weave, with plain bands at each end embroidered with polychrome silk and metal
thread and gold plate, in double darning and satin stitches. The ends embroidered with a repeating pattern of elaborate flower sprays linked by a meandering stem; a border of wavy stem with repeated flower, bird and foliage motifs.
Given by Sir Augustus and Lady Daniel
Length: 64.5 in
Width: 30.25 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1949-06-25) by Daniel, Augustus, Sir and Lady
18th Century, Early#
Circa
1700
CE
-
Circa
1724
CE
Accession number: T.45-1949
Primary reference Number: 200914
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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