Scarf
Scarf
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Scarf of white silk gauze with minor details in gold thread. The greater part of the fabric is decorated with rosettes in rows, set widely apart, at either end is a panel containing a close diaper of flattened hexagons, formed by bands of diaper ornament within which are conventional floral stems. There is a narrow border of zig-zag stripes along the sides. The material is fringed at the ends.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Scarf |
| Materials and techniques | |
| Brief description | Scarf (veil), silk, Romania, 1800s. |
| Physical description | Scarf of white silk gauze with minor details in gold thread. The greater part of the fabric is decorated with rosettes in rows, set widely apart, at either end is a panel containing a close diaper of flattened hexagons, formed by bands of diaper ornament within which are conventional floral stems. There is a narrow border of zig-zag stripes along the sides. The material is fringed at the ends. |
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| Credit line | Gift from J. B. Clarke-Thornhill Esq. |
| Object history | Gift from J. B. Clarke Thornhill Esq. of London. RP 1915/2015M. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.51-1915 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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