Accession No

1962.244.1


Description

A large piece of textile. The cloth is linen and has a long fringe. Areas of darker thread have been used.


Place

Africa; North Africa; Egypt


Period

?New Kingdom


Source

Beck, Gundred Eleanor [donor]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

1962.244.1


Cultural Affliation


Material

Textile; Linen


Local Term


Measurements

890mm x 1mm x 3207mm


Events

Description (Physical description)
Fringed Cloth - 2 have blue stripes
Event Date 1962
Author: maa


Conservation (Repack)
CON.2022.5490 | Repack
Event Date 15/11/2022
Author: Ayesha Fuentes


Context (Amendments / updates)
The source field originally stated 'Beck, Horace J. (Mrs); Beck Collection'. This states an incorrect initial of Horace C. Beck. Mrs Beck, whose name is Gundred Eleanor Beck, is now named.
Event Date 16/6/2022
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson


Description (Physical description)
A large pieces of textile. The cloth is linen and has a long fringe. Areas of darker thread have been used.
Event Date 16/6/2022
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson


Conservation (Assessment Only)
CON.2024.6073 | Assessment Only
Event Date 24/10/2024
Author: Stephanie De Roemer


Loan (Exhibition)
The Fitzwilliam Museum, 01/10/2026 to 30/04/2027, Made in Ancient Egypt
Event Date 1/10/2026
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson


FM:36727

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