Shawl
ca. 1837-1845 (made)
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Shawl of red wool with silk warps. Cotton pattern in light and dark blue, sage green and white. Ground in twill weave. Tabby binding. Floating pattern wefts cut away on the back. Attached pink silk fringe. Vertical waving stems with braids. Indian floral decoration around the border and shawl.
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Materials and techniques | Wool, silk, cotton |
Brief description | Shawl of wool with silk warps, possibly made in Norwich, ca. 1837-1845 |
Physical description | Shawl of red wool with silk warps. Cotton pattern in light and dark blue, sage green and white. Ground in twill weave. Tabby binding. Floating pattern wefts cut away on the back. Attached pink silk fringe. Vertical waving stems with braids. Indian floral decoration around the border and shawl. |
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Credit line | Given by Miss Marion Riley |
Production | Possibly made in Paisley, Scotland? |
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Accession number | T.63-1955 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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