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Fragments: MAR.T.52-1912

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Production: Unknown

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Description

An assembly of fragments of a large scale ‘Bizarre’ silk: light blue damask weave ground with sinuous floral design brocaded in silver metal thread and light green and pink silk.

Legal notes

C.B. Marlay Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Early
1700 - 1725

Materials used in production

light blue Damask
light green, pink Silk
silver Metal thread

Techniques used in production

Brocaded

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.T.52-1912
Primary reference Number: 221704
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Created: Thursday 21 September 2017 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024 Last processed: Tuesday 13 May 2025

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

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