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textile fragments
19th Century
Two pieces of double weave in two-tone tan and cream with a symmetrical design of eagles and stylised flowers and flowers. One piece has paper residue from being glued onto a backing.
velvet fragment
early 19th Century
Pale blue and pink figured cut velvet on a pale blue satin ground. The vine like pattern is reminiscent of early Italian velvets but the date written on the back in red crayon suggests 1800.
large fragment
19th Century
Probably a nineteenth century copy of an earlier damask pattern in two shades of brown with stylized figs and pomegranates. Two pieces.
fragment
1800
Two coloured damask weave silk fabric in white and green. The pattern comprises a gadrooned vase and a foliate pattern with wheat and grapes. The piece has a very narrow white selvedge down one side. ...
shawl
mid - late 19th Century
This woven shawl has a bold pattern of multicoloured stripes. Alternate stripes are patterned with pine cone motifs. It is self fringed.
shawl
19th century
This twill woven woollen shawl has a plain cream ground with printed patterning predominantly in red with some blue, black, and green highlights. The same pattern is used along each edge, consisting ...