SHAWL

CH1980.303

Beige silk crepe, with same colour silk embroidery on opposite corners, right side reversed so that right side visible when worn folded diagonally. Leaf and bud motif, edged with gold thread. Edges hand hemmed and threaded with cream silk threads, knotted into fringe. Style of shawl and size suggest date c. 1830s-40s.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1980.303
Accession Date: 10 Jul 1980
Credit: The Brierley Family & Mrs M. Locke

Material

Silk/Textile0 - Whole

Measurement

length1375mm
width1230mm

 

 

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