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Square scarf of purple changeant silk embroidered with floral and feather motifs in many colors
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Square scarf of purple changeant silk embroidered with floral and feather motifs in many colors

anonymous · c. 1840 - c. 1850 · embroidering; weaving; gold thread; silk; vloszijde

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Square shawl of purple changeant taffeta on which in many colors a bota's and feather motifs are embroidered. Tambour work of multicolored silk and gold thread. The corner pattern is of large composite Kashmir feathers 'children on mother's lap' in red, yellow, light green, petrol, blue, purple, lilac, rose, black and white. The border around consists of continuous small feather motifs. The center pattern is filled with repeated bouquets in bizarre setting. Covered by a curved lightning bolt and supported by arrows that run through garlands, accompanied by a harp. The shawl is composed of two sewn together strips of silk. There is embroidery over the seam.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineVierkante sjaal van paarse changeant zijde waarop in veel kleuren een bota's en veermotieven geborduurd. c. 1840 - c. 1850. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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