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Tassel

ca. 1865 to ca. 1870 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pair of tassels, woven in coloured silks and buff wool. Each has a thick cord from which hangs a very large tassel made of wood covered in silk. The tassels are curtain holders and they are connected with the firm of Messrs Waring and Gillows.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Tassels woven with silk and wool
Brief description
Pair of tassels, woven in coloured silks and buff wool, English ca. 1865 - ca. 1870
Physical description
Pair of tassels, woven in coloured silks and buff wool. Each has a thick cord from which hangs a very large tassel made of wood covered in silk. The tassels are curtain holders and they are connected with the firm of Messrs Waring and Gillows.
Dimensions
  • Length: 90in
  • Width: 3in
  • Tassel height: 370mm
Width of tassel
Credit line
Given by H J Waller
Object history
Registered File number 1962/1587
Historical context
Both tassels are connected with the firm of Messrs Waring and Gillows.
Collection
Accession number
T.90-1963

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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