Rare, unusual and interesting antique costumes and textiles; for museums and collectors looking for that extra special piece, for new and established collectors and for those with a modest budget who want to adorn their person or home.

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Silk Crepe Square
c 1850

Printed crepe is quite unusual.


Cataloguing

hand block printed shawl with a central light feathery star surrounded by foliage on an ivory ground, the inner border with Eastern inspired motifs, the deep borders with stepped design, imitating woven examples, all in shades of pink, crimson, mid blue, green, brown and soft beige/apricot, 5ft 6 in or 1.68 m silk fringe


Condition

Excellent. One teeny pale brown spot and three small brown lines close together.