1820 / 1830, Paisley

1820 / 1830, Paisley

Identifier
T.73-1970
Acquisition
Given by Major R Jackson MBE C.C.
Collection
Technique
Depiction
Dimension
151 cm (length)
155 cm (width)
Production time
Production place
Type of object

Description

Woven shawl, Paisley, Scotland, 1820-1830 Woven shawl of white silk twill with wool and silk woven borders applied so as to show in a double triangle when worn, with an outer applied edging of white silk and fringe on all four sides. The design of the border consists of consecutive squares of red, blue and yellow, each containing a spray of tiny 'shawl' flowers placed diagonally. On the outer side of the band of squares is a narrow band of white with a buff meander bearing flowers in red and blue, followed by a wider band in buff with a more elaborate floral meander of yellow stem and green leaves edged with yellow, red and blue flowers edged with red.