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Shawl

Shawl, made up of remounted parts of woolen shawl or curtain. White center with red outer border embroidered in horizontal darn stitch in a design of floral arabesque and cones. Shaped medallion of same design applied to center of field. Inner border of red flowering shrubs. Lining of brick red woolen. The embroidery is very finely done and imitates weaving. Some tears in border. #5 of exhibition. Embroidery.

Date
19th century
In our collection
since September the 5th, 2016 up to now
Dimensions
L.61-1/2 x W.39-1/2 in.
Location
Not on View
Medium
wool; needlework
Price
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Composition
iron33%
oxygen10%
cadmium18%
zinc39%