Headscarf
c.1950s (made)
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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.
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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. |
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Credit line | Given by Mr. Matthew Dring |
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Accession number | T.3-1999 |
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Record created | January 5, 2004 |
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