Scarf
1920s (made)
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Long rectangular scarf in embroidered black tulle with silk thread, and showing stylised flowers and a butterfly. Central mandala design.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Embroidered tulle with silk thread |
| Brief description | Scarf in embroidered tulle with silk thread, designed by Frank Troup and embroidered by Winifred Louisa Troup, England, 1920s |
| Physical description | Long rectangular scarf in embroidered black tulle with silk thread, and showing stylised flowers and a butterfly. Central mandala design. |
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| Production type | Unique |
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| Credit line | Given by Margaret Casson and Freda Levson. |
| Object history | Designed by Frank Troup, the architect of the Art Worker's Guild building, and embroidered by his sister Winifred Louisa Troup. They were both associated with the Arts and Crafts Movement.. This scarf and another (T.337-1998) were part of a group of thirteen that Winifred embroidered for her nieces. Each scarf had relevant motifs customised specifically for each niece, and the highly coloured silk embroidery on black tulle was influenced by her mother's Spanish shawl. |
| Production | Reason For Production: Commission |
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| Associated object | T.337-1998 (Set) |
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| Accession number | T.336-1998 |
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| Record created | March 14, 2007 |
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