CANTON SHAWL, Mid-Late 19th Century

CH1972.204

Opinion of Mrs R. Walkley (President, Embroiders' Guild): 19th century French (silk, double face embroidery, style and netting are indicators of French origin). Double face embroidery, floral design, including roses. Skilled work. Netting fringe.
Addition 10.2.86: "Canton" shawl of cream silk, embroidered with peonies in cream silk thread; deep, knotted fringe.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1972.204
Accession Date: 23 Mar 1972
Credit: Mrs Dorothy Rowlands & Mrs Joan Lake

Material

Silk/Textile0 - Whole

Measurement

length1530mm
width1530mm
length250mmFringe

 

 

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