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Orphrey: MAR.T.45-1912

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Linen, embroidered with polychrome silks and gilt metallic thread; the Virgin and Child with female saints. Gilt brocade braid on lower edge; woven gilt braid on other edges.

Legal notes

C.B. Marlay Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

16th Century
1500 - 1599

Components of the work

Brocade

Materials used in production

gilt Metal thread
polychrome Silk
Linen

Techniques used in production

Brocaded
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.T.45-1912
Primary reference Number: 221699
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 21 September 2017 Updated: Tuesday 21 July 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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