Circa 1860-80 'Family Wedding' Shawl

Circa 1860-80 'Family Wedding' Shawl, Circa 1860-80 'Family Wedding' Shawl, in a caramel wool within a cream border woven with floral sprigs and silk fringing, 114cm square (excluding fringing) The family originally resided in Middleton, Manchester and family lore believe it to be used for a 'Runaway' Wedding, where a couple would elope without getting their parents permission. Incorporating modern mechanisation practices of the period, for example machine embroidery invented by Joshua Heilman.

Stima:119,81€

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