Full Record |
| Collection |
The Textiles Collection: University for the Creative Arts at Farnham |
| Date |
1850’s/60’s |
| Date Accessioned |
1989 |
| Artefact/Item |
Textile |
| Function |
Shawl |
| General Description |
Wool and silk lightweight sheer black shawl, block printed all over with multicoloured Paisley ‘buta' motifs, fringed on two short sides. |
| Cultural Context |
British Isles |
| Id Number Current Accession |
8170 |
| Subject |
Black paisley shawl |
| Measurements Dimensions |
352 x 180 centimetres |
| Material |
Wool and silk |
| 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, Machine woven |
| Weave |
Plain weave with satin and sateen checks |
| Process |
6 blocks |
