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 DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1972.204 |
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| Accession Date: | 23 Mar 1972 |
| Credit: | Mrs Dorothy Rowlands & Mrs Joan Lake |
Material
| Silk/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 1530mm |
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| width | 1530mm |
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| length | 250mm | Fringe |
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