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Shawl

ca. 1860-1900 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Shawl of black silk gauze with broad applied bands and borders of quilted black silk. There is a knotted silk fringe all around of the same colour.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
silk gauze with applied quilted silk, and knotted silk fringe
Brief description
woven silk, 1860-1900, British; Square turnover, black, applied quilting
Physical description
Shawl of black silk gauze with broad applied bands and borders of quilted black silk. There is a knotted silk fringe all around of the same colour.
Dimensions
  • Length: 180.3cm (including fringe)
  • Width: 180.3cm (including fringe)
  • Width: 159cm
  • Length: 162cm
Credit line
Given by the family of Major and Mrs. W. Mackay Mackenzie
Object history
Called by Mrs. Hamilton (from whom it was received) 'a mantle-shawl'
Historical context
The shawl is intended to fold into a triangular shape. The two bands cross each other at right angles in the middle.
Collection
Accession number
T.217-1915

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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