Not on display

Vesting Fabric

ca. 1850-1900 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Figured silk fabric for vesting. It consists of a shaded dark blue to cream silk warp, figured with watered effect and small stylised flowers in navy and yellow.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Figured silk
Brief description
Figured silk fabric for vesting, woven by members of the family of W.A. Thornton, London, ca. 1850- 1900.
Physical description
Figured silk fabric for vesting. It consists of a shaded dark blue to cream silk warp, figured with watered effect and small stylised flowers in navy and yellow.
Dimensions
  • Width: 2.625in
  • Length: 13.375in
Collection
Accession number
T.44-1976

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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