Full Record |
| Collection |
The Textiles Collection: University for the Creative Arts at Farnham |
| Date |
early 19th C |
| Date Accessioned |
1978 |
| Artefact/Item |
Textile |
| Function |
Shawl |
| General Description |
19th Century plain crimson Kashmir shawl. |
| Cultural Context |
India Kashmir |
| Id Number Current Accession |
0043 |
| Subject |
crimson shawl |
| Measurements Dimensions |
340 x 154 centimetres |
| Material |
Cashmere silk selvage |
| Visual Information |
Crimson, Plain |
| 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 |
Bought by Deryn O’Connor from Mrs. Lawrence Alton |
| Technique |
Hand spun, Hand woven |
| Weave |
8 herringbone twill (typical of plain Kashmir shawls) |
