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Shawl

ca. 1866 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Shawl of fine cream hand-knitted wool. Openwork with decorative mesh borders and motifs. In the centre, a panel consisting of two fancy patterns are arranged in stripes, within borders of two other patterns. Broad border of tree-like forms alternating with small plain strips, each containing three openwork diamonds on a mesh ground. Around this are further narrow bands of pattern and a scalloped edging.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Hand-knitted wool
Brief description
Shawl of fine hand-knitted wool, Shetland Islands, ca. 1866
Physical description
Shawl of fine cream hand-knitted wool. Openwork with decorative mesh borders and motifs. In the centre, a panel consisting of two fancy patterns are arranged in stripes, within borders of two other patterns. Broad border of tree-like forms alternating with small plain strips, each containing three openwork diamonds on a mesh ground. Around this are further narrow bands of pattern and a scalloped edging.
Dimensions
  • Length: 68in
  • Width: 55in
Marks and inscriptions
  • Transliteration
Credit line
Given by Miss Mary Nicholson
Object history
At the time of acquisition this shawl was said to have been made in 1866 as a replica of the shawl presented to Princess Alexandra of Wales (later Queen Alexandra) on her marriage to the Prince of Wales (Edward VII) in 1863.
Collection
Accession number
T.104-1961

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Record createdApril 20, 2009
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