Full Record |
| Collection |
The Textiles Collection: University for the Creative Arts at Farnham |
| Date |
C 1860/70 |
| Date Accessioned |
1989 |
| Artefact/Item |
Textile |
| Function |
Shawl |
| General Description |
Block printed wool shawl, Paisley design with the blocks for the main design turned to create the side borders. Sewn in fringe. |
| Cultural Context |
British Isles |
| Id Number Current Accession |
8172 |
| Subject |
block printed paisley shawl |
| Measurements Dimensions |
167 x 172 centimetres (probably half its original length) |
| Material |
Wool |
| Visual Information |
Paisley |
| Current Ownership |
University College for the Creative Arts at Farnham |
| Rights |
Managed by The Textiles Collection at the University for the Creative Arts at Farnham. |
| Source |
Given by Margaret David |
| Technique |
Block print |
| Weave |
Twill 2/1 mostly weft faced on right side |
| Process |
1 metal lined block 6 colour blocks 1 blotch block |
