Explore the CollectionValance

Measurements
49cm x 22cm; lace edging 7cm
Place of Origin
South Australia
Historical Period/Date
20th Century (1900-1929 Early)/c1900
Registration Number
1987-057
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Appliqué,
Objects
Household Furnishings,Valances,

Physical Description

Black sateen shelf valance with black cotton backing. The design is of four pink flowers with yellow centres made of wired chenille and applied. Leaves and stems and embroidered in brown and green chenille. The scalloped edge is edged with black lace embroidered with gold chenille thread. This type of chenille thread was known as 'Arrasene'. A tag is attached to the back 'M Ashby, Prospect'.

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