Clothing. Cream silk shawl, with elaborate silk floral embroidery at each end, and finished with a 12 cm deep. silk hand-knotted fringe at each end. Edges are hand-rolled and hand- stitched. Single floral embroideries are spaced across the body of the shawl, in rows of three embroideries.costume, female, silk embroidered shawl

The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of textiles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the textiles, were used as items of clothing, others as items of household decoration, or simply as travel souvenirs. These textiles were created both domestically and internationally. Predictably with the growth of an ethnically and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects in the collection inevitably reflected this diversity.Fitted black silk cape or shawl, joined at the neck, and incorporating embroidery of the same colour. The item includes extensive, double-row fringing. On examination of the piece, it would appear that it was constructed from a Manila de Manton (piano shawl). It has been provisionally dated to either the late-Victorian or Edwardian periods.fashion and textiles collection - kew historical society, shawls

Known as Manton de Manila, these garments became popular in Spain for flamenco and often produced in China for the export market during the 1920's. Donor's grandfather was a Sea Captain, often using the Asian trading routes. This came from her grandmother.Vintage black silk piano shawl, with colourful, intricate floral foliage vine leaf design and large peony flowers in pink and blue silk. 250 mm hand-knotted black fringe.

Hand made 1850 in the United States of America.Cream silk self-embroidered shawl, with deep crochet base, finished with long tassels

Worn by Mrs. Quayle's niece in 1905. From home of W.J. Sebire, WandinLight green embroidered silk evening shawl with plaited braid and long tassels.shawls, clothing accessories

Large shawl or coverlet of cream satin (silk) embroidered in flat and twisted silks with flowers, foliage and approx. 80 Chinese birds, mostly in pairs. Fringe is knotted.embroidery, silk shading

Mary and Joseph are wooden artist models, dressed in cream linen pulled/drawn thread robes. Mary has a blue linen head shawl. Baby Jesus lies in a wooden box, swathed in embroidered linen. There is also an embroidered lamb. Joseph has linen headpiece. Mary has silk petticoat. Mary 30 cms Joseph 32 cms Baby Jesus 12.5 cms (box) Lamb 10cmsembroidery, pulled thread, drawn thread, nativity set, animals

Purchased in Colombo, (Ceylon) Sri Lanka in 1930 . Said to be of Indian origin by Chinese from Canton. These shawls were made for the European market.Off white silk, the entire area embroidered in self coloured twisted silk thread. All over flower design includes some birds. The edge is decorated with a 42 cms deep fringe of knotted silk.embroidery, surface stitchery, china, 19th century, oriental, silk embroidery, india, shawl

This type of shawl said to have been made by Chinese for the European market. Provenance : Colombo? India? China?Ivory Canton crepe with a deep fringe. Cream coloured embroidery over a large area. Satin stitch floral design. Knotted fringe.embroidery, surface stitchery, 19th century, china, silk embroidery, oriental, shawl

These shawls were copied from the embroidered shawls of Cashmere made in India. At the height of their popularity nearly every bride was given one on her wedding day.Paisley shawl with silk warp threads of pink, red, black and yellow, weft of white wool.textile, weaving, shawls, 1860-80, scotland

A charming example of 18th century Georgian silk embroidery. All the sprigs have a small piece of parchment behind them, onto which they are embroidered. Lining has been replaced, and a viewing area left for study purposes. In 1930 this piece was used as a christening shawl.18th Century cream satin with coloured silk floral sprays placed regularly all over the cloth, with a floral border. Some metal threads are also used.embroidery, silk embroidery, table cloth, 18th century, england

The embroidered scarf was donated to the Kew Historical Society by Janet Gibson.The shawl is an outstanding example of North Indian weaving and needlework. North Indian scarf [or girdle], probably made in Delhi, hand-loomed of fine wool and heavily embroidered by needle at the ends and sides with multicoloured silk thread surrounding the central rectangular black field. The highly detailed embroidery includes stylised images of foliage and flowers. There is old damage to parts of the textile. women's clothing, shawls, indian embroidery, scarfs

Silk piano shawl with deep cream silk fringing. White background with embroidered flowers, birds and flowers.manchester, bedding, handcrafts, needlework

Black silk shawl. Green leaves. Hand embroidered yellow and pink roses and crocheted black silk fringe.costume, female

Used to cover piano legs.Large black silk piano shawl. Gold leaves and flowers embroidered. 50 cm macrame fringe on four sides. Used to cover piano legs.manchester, furnishings

Possibly belonged to Elizabeth Jane Hartnell (1855-1922) whose descendants donated the Turner Collection. Slip found with clothing 'Grandmother Hartnell's shawl". Turner Collection.Clothing belonging to early Kilmore families.Yellow silk shawl, self-fringed on all four sides, floral embroidered borders, some staining present, approx. 1.2m sq. Two stitched "tucks" horizontal 15cm from edge of opposite sides approx. midway. Appears to cover stain /ink. A few small holes otherwise ood condition. hartnell, turner collection