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Spitalfields Terracotta Stole
1810-15

Beautiful and subtle stole. The white silk glints silver.


Cataloguing

The terracotta silk twill lisere weave stole with deep end borders with full blown yellow, apricot, ivory full blown flowers arising from rose and foliage ovals, between repeat foliage bands, the lower one with more definite slanting flowers, using mauve, green and white, 8ft 6in x 32 in/2.6 x 82 cm


Condition

Again the centre is slightly blotchy due to the mordant in the dye fading over the years. There is one very very small L shaped tear which could be supported behind. There is one small dark mark to one border end and a very small hole.  Ask for photos.