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Garter

1714 (made)
Place of origin

Silk garter woven in cream on red between green borders with an inscription, with a short fringe at either end

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Garter, woven silk, 1714, English
Physical description
Silk garter woven in cream on red between green borders with an inscription, with a short fringe at either end
Dimensions
  • Length: 135.3cm (Note: converted from department register)
  • Width: 3cm (Note: converted from department register)
Marks and inscriptions
'GEORGE LEWIS BY THE GRACE OF GOD KING OF GREAT BRITTAIN FRANCE AND IRELAND DEFENDER OF THE FAITH 1714'
Object history
Probably made to commemorate the accession of George I
Collection
Accession number
T.139-1932

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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