FRAGMENT OF SHAWL

CH1980.387

Appears to be the end of a shawl in the scarf shape worn from the later 18th-early 19th century. All silk with woven design of flowers in pinks, green and blue. Border in smaller pattern and width of plain pink, with fringe of white weft threads. Has been joined by hand.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1980.387
Accession Date: 31 Jul 1980
Credit: The Brierley Family and Mrs M. Locke

Material

Silk/Textile0 - Whole

Measurement

length660mm
width410mm

 


 

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