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Spitalfields Stole
c 1810

A stunning and bold design. It is rare to find very narrow stoles.

This is a wonderful example of a young woman wearing a similar shawl in the 1820s.

John Cox Dillman Engleheart (1784-1872) Portrait of Miss Curzon signed Engleheart pinxit, also signed verso J. D. Engleheart Pinxit 1820, C***?, Newman St, London.

 

Description

Each end border with stylised and bold flowers and leaves, in pink, rust, yellow, green, banana and white on a dark blue silk twill weave ground, the edges woven with ribbons with a yellow, blue, black damask effect.

Length: 8ft 6 in;  2.6 m

Width: 19 1/2 in; 50 cm

Condition

Excellent condition.