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Silk Leno Block
1850's

Floaty and beautiful. The ends have a slightly heavier weave of fabric which was often given to delicate shawls. This is the area which was handled when wearing the shawl.


Cataloguing

printed shawl, the deep end borders with curling elongated pines between exotic Indian inspired upright flowers and foliage, in shades of aubergine, pink, soft banana yellow and eau de nil on a cream ground, silk fringe,


Condition

One small tear which I am getting conserved by placing a small piece of suitable fabric behind and carefully supporting the face fabric. The centre field has extensive pale cream markings.