Hanging
1875-1899 (made)
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Hanging of woven silk. Horizontal selvedge along the top and bottom of the hanging. In colours of purple and orange with metal thread. Each design section measures 21 cms across. Each contains a border with two floral sprigs at the top and bottom. The length in between is branded alternately with silk and with metal thread.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven silk with metal thread |
| Brief description | Hanging of woven silk, made in Buchach, 1875-1899 |
| Physical description | Hanging of woven silk. Horizontal selvedge along the top and bottom of the hanging. In colours of purple and orange with metal thread. Each design section measures 21 cms across. Each contains a border with two floral sprigs at the top and bottom. The length in between is branded alternately with silk and with metal thread. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Buczacz A P No. 2668 N150/65' (Label) |
| Credit line | Given by Mr and Mrs S.W. Wilcox |
| Object history | Registered File number 1990/1250. Buczacz is noted for the manufacture of silk sashes and hangings. The factory continued weaving into the 1930s. |
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| Accession number | T.305-1990 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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