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Measurements
50cm x 53cm
Place of Origin
Unknown origin
Historical Period/Date
19th Century (1830-1869 Mid)
Registration Number
2004-036
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Beaded Canvas Work,Berlin Wool Work,
Objects
Household Furnishings,Valances,

Physical Description

An unfinished beaded Berlin wool work shelf valance. The beaded floral design is worked in black, white, grey and amber beads. Beadwork worked in these colours gave a base relief effect and was known as 'grisaille' work. The background is outlined in black wool but has not been worked. It was common for pieces to be sold with the beading complete leaving only the background to be worked.

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