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18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Silk and silver-gilt thread embroidery on red satin, in satin stitch and couched work. Depicts a tulip pattern within a narrow scrolling border.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk and silver-gilt thread embroidery on satin
Brief description
embroidered in silver-gilt thread and silk on red satin, with satin stitch and couched work forming a tulip pattern within a narrow scrolling border; Russian or Greek; 1700s.
Physical description
Silk and silver-gilt thread embroidery on red satin, in satin stitch and couched work. Depicts a tulip pattern within a narrow scrolling border.
Dimensions
  • Length: 21in
  • Width: 8.75in
Credit line
Given by Mrs Lewis F. Day
Object history
Registered File no. 9901/1926.
Collection
Accession number
T.254-1929

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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