1873~, Coventry

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Identifier: T.251&A-1968

Acquisition: Bequeathed by Miss E. J. Bowden

Carried out by: Stevens, Thomas (http://data.silknow.org/activity/designer)

Collection: Textiles and Fashion Collection

Dimension: 23.2 cm (length)
160 cm (length)
33 cm (width)
7 cm (width)

Production time: 1873~
19th century (dates CE)

Production place: Coventry

Type of object: costume
costume accessories
fabrics

Description

Pair of sashes of woven silk and metal threads, made by Thomas Stevens, Coventry, ca. 1873 Pair of sashes of woven silk and metal threads. Green silk with a Jacquard woven device depicting the arms of the Ancient Order of Foresters Friendly Society, and above are clouds and an eye radiating beams of light, and below are female figures encircling around the globe around which is a red band inscribed 'Unity Benevolence and Concord'. At the bottom is written 'ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS'. Above and below the woven design are an applied cross and star made with silk and metal thread. The centres of both are thickly padded and from each hangs a single tassel. With a small tie of green silk ribbon attached to one selvedge.