Not currently on display at the V&A

Shawl

1850s-1860s (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Great Britain (made)

Large shawl in grey, white and black plaid woven silk-wool blend, with a fringe along the ends. Probably for half-mourning.


Object details

Categories
Accessories
Fashion
Clothing
Death
Textiles
Object type
Shawl
Materials and techniques
Silk and wool blend
Silk (Textile)
Wool Yarn
Weaving
Brief description
Large shawl in plaid woven silk-wool blend, Great Britain, 1850s-1860s
Physical description
Large shawl in grey, white and black plaid woven silk-wool blend, with a fringe along the ends. Probably for half-mourning.
Dimensions
  • Width: 382cm
  • Length: 200cm
  • Width: 1740mm
  • Length: 3520mm (Note: including fringe)
Measurements approximate due to large size of shawl
Credit line
Given by Miss Joan Collingwood.
Subject depicted
Mourning
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.110-1998

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Record createdJuly 31, 2007
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O138082/shawl-unknown/
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