Sachet
1670-1699 (made)
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At the bottom in a horizontal band are two animals, possibly Angnus Dei, and a bunch of grapes, with a narrow border all around of angular vine-stems. In the middle is a drawn work panel of lozenge design enclosing a lion, birds and plants. The lace has repeating 'S' and heart-shaped devices.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Red silk embroidery on cotton ground; long-armed cross, cross, satin, darning, back and chain stitches, with inserted drawn work and embroidered bobbin lace border. |
| Brief description | embroidered, 1670-99, Mexican |
| Physical description | At the bottom in a horizontal band are two animals, possibly Angnus Dei, and a bunch of grapes, with a narrow border all around of angular vine-stems. In the middle is a drawn work panel of lozenge design enclosing a lion, birds and plants. The lace has repeating 'S' and heart-shaped devices. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'MICORACON SENOR DIE DEGO ENPRENDAS'
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| Credit line | Given by Mr. A.P. Maudsley |
| Historical context | Possibly for a monstrance. |
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| Accession number | T.291-1928 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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