1862, Basel

1862, Basel

Identifier
T.237-1967
Acquisition
Given by Mrs D. McGregor
Carried out by
Wahl & Socin (http://data.silknow.org/activity/designer)
Collection
Technique
Depiction
Dimension
19.685 cm (length)
13.6525 cm (width)
Production time
Production place
Type of object

Description

Picture made of woven silk ribbon, made by Wahl & Socin, Basel, 1862 Picture made of woven silk ribbon commemorating the International Exhibition of 1862. Brocaded with the Royal Arms of England encircled by the Garter supported by the lion and the unicorn, surmounted by a helm with the crown and lion crest, and based on the scroll with the motto 'DIEU ET MON DROIT'. The colours are yellow, blue and red with shading in brown and black, and touches of purple and green. On the crest and on the flowers, rose, thistle and shamrock which spring from the scroll bears the motto 'LONDON International Exhibition 1862' while below that is a garland of flowers woven in orange, black and white silk above the name of the designer.