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On display at V&A South Kensington
British Galleries, Room 122

Tassel

1830-1845 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Silk and wool cushion tassel in white, pink, red, and green


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Tassel, 1800-1845, French or English?
Physical description
Silk and wool cushion tassel in white, pink, red, and green
Dimensions
  • Length: 13.3cm (Note: measurement converted from department register)
Gallery label
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.(27/03/2003)
Credit line
Given by Brig. Gen. J. Wallas
Object history
Made in England or France
Collection
Accession number
T.98A-1926

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Record createdApril 9, 2003
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