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Fringe

1840-1900 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
France (made)

This gold-coloured fringe was made for trimming the upholstery on furniture. The skirt of the fringe is made from two shades of gold-coloured silk which provides a three-dimensional effect. This type of knotted design was very popular in the late 17th and 18th centuries and shows the eclectic historical styles popular in Victorian interior design.French and British styles of passementerie varied little in the 19th century. The British attempted to imitate the effects of their French counterparts who were, historically, masters of the art.

Object details

Categories
Textiles
Europeana Fashion Project
Object type
Fringe
Materials and techniques
Silk
Brief description
Yellow knotted fringe
Gallery label
(27/03/2003)
British Galleries:
Upholstery Trimmings
Luxurious upholstery and soft furnishings were essential elements of French Style. Braids, ribbons, fringes and tassels all helped to add the required luxury to rooms in the form of colour and texture. Makers of passementerie (trimmings) were highly skilled. French manufacturers led the field in innovative technique and imaginative designs. British manufacturers followed their styles and adapted these for their own market.
Credit line
Given by F. C. Harper
Object history
Probably made in France
Summary
This gold-coloured fringe was made for trimming the upholstery on furniture. The skirt of the fringe is made from two shades of gold-coloured silk which provides a three-dimensional effect. This type of knotted design was very popular in the late 17th and 18th centuries and shows the eclectic historical styles popular in Victorian interior design.French and British styles of passementerie varied little in the 19th century. The British attempted to imitate the effects of their French counterparts who were, historically, masters of the art.
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
CIRC.1588A-1923

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Record createdMarch 27, 2003
Record URL
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