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Shawl

ca. 1837-1845 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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.


Object details

Categories
Object type
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.
Dimensions
  • Length: 61in
  • Width: 56in
  • Width: 1800mm (Note: including fringe)
  • Length: 1680mm (Note: including fringe)
Credit line
Given by Miss Marion Riley
Production
Possibly made in Paisley, Scotland?
Collection
Accession number
T.63-1955

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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