Embroidered Picture
1700-1750 (made)
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Worked in silk and coloured beads. In the middle are the arms of Pope Benedict XIV (1740-1758) surmounted by the triple crown. At each side is a naturalistic plant form. Various colours are used on a white ground.
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Materials and techniques | Silk embroidery with beads. |
Brief description | Beaded and embroidered panel with Papal arms; Italy; 1700-1750. |
Physical description | Worked in silk and coloured beads. In the middle are the arms of Pope Benedict XIV (1740-1758) surmounted by the triple crown. At each side is a naturalistic plant form. Various colours are used on a white ground. |
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Object history | Purchased. Registered File no. 1929/10117. |
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Accession number | T.176-1929 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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