Early Regency Fine Silk Stripe Shawl or Stole: C1800 Europe
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Item Details.
Dating from the early 1800s this extremely fine woven striped silk shawl, in pale blues with a lilac purple stripe.
Possibly woven in India and exported to Europe where it would have been an ideal accompaniment to the embroidered white tulle dresses popular at this time.
A beautiful example, museum quality.
Measurements:
73 x 347 cm (29 x 136 inches)
Condition.
In excellent antique condition with some light stains along one edge. It might be possible to improve upon this with specialist cleaning.