Not currently on display at the V&A

Headscarf

c.1950s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Headscarf constructed from two indigo coloured cotton squares and two duck egg blue cotton squares, alternatively stitched together. Frayed edges. Hand embroidered and appliqued abstract design of alternative moons and suns linked by central flower motif. Appliqued sequins represent stars.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
hand embroidered and appliqued cotton
Brief description
Night embroidered headscarf by Lilian Dring, 1950s; British
Physical description
Headscarf constructed from two indigo coloured cotton squares and two duck egg blue cotton squares, alternatively stitched together. Frayed edges. Hand embroidered and appliqued abstract design of alternative moons and suns linked by central flower motif. Appliqued sequins represent stars.
Dimensions
  • Length: 72cm
  • Width: 71cm
Credit line
Given by Mr. Matthew Dring
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.3-1999

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Record createdJanuary 5, 2004
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