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Francis Hinde Shawl
c 1850

Beautiful.

See: Clabburn, Pamela Norwich Shawls p 68-72 for similar.

Cataloguing

of silk leno hand block printed, the corners with H, probably Francis Hinde, the plain ivory centre bordered by upright exotic plants bearing luscious fruits, the outer border with flowers and foliage above a beetroot coloured border of flower swags, all in shades of pink, yellow, soft blue green and yellow green, a strengthening band on the reverse, 5ft 7 in; 1.75 cm sq,silk fringing

Condition

Very good. There are a few minor marks to the central field.