Shawl
ca. 1854 (made)
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The shawl is woven in 3/1 twill in wool and on a wool and silk warp. The warp is dyed a dull maroon red except for the black centre and ends, which are in harsh bright red, black, golden yellow, peacock blue, white, dull pink and emerald green. There are green selvedges. The colours of the ends are those found in the body of the shawl, appearing slightly darker because of the red warp.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven, wool and silk |
| Brief description | Shawl, woven, ca. 1854, French; Duché a Duché, Brière & Cie |
| Physical description | The shawl is woven in 3/1 twill in wool and on a wool and silk warp. The warp is dyed a dull maroon red except for the black centre and ends, which are in harsh bright red, black, golden yellow, peacock blue, white, dull pink and emerald green. There are green selvedges. The colours of the ends are those found in the body of the shawl, appearing slightly darker because of the red warp. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'SEULE MEDAILLE D'OR EN 1844. RAPPEL en 1849. DÉCORATION en 1851. FABRIQUE SUPERIEURE. D.A.D. Jne B & Cie.' (Black silk label, printed in gold) |
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| Accession number | T.367-1976 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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