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Embroidery frame: M/F.3-1946

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Circular embroidery frame supported between two boxes with roll tops, their ends and the flat base decorated with marquetry.

Legal notes

Given by H.M. Queen Mary.

Measurements and weight

Depth: 18.4 cm
Height: 40 cm
Length: 56.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by Queen Mary (wife of George V)

Dating

18th Century, Late
Louis XVI
Circa 1770 - Circa 1800

Techniques used in production

Marquetry
Embroidery

Identification numbers

Accession number: M/F.3-1946
Primary reference Number: 98258
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 5 October 2015 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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