Explore the CollectionValance

Measurements
179cm x 36cm
Place of Origin
South Australia
Historical Period/Date
20th Century (1900-1929 Early)/c1900
Registration Number
1987-040
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Appliqué,Tassel Making,
Objects
Household Furnishings,Valances,

Physical Description

Black sateen appliquéd mantelpiece valance (lambrequin) with a black cotton backing. The design is of four deep red velveteen tacoma (?) flowers and three buds and green velveteen leaves. The leaf veins are embroidered in green and the stems in gold coloured thread. The flower centres are worked with yellow chenille and gold thread. The lower edge has a fringe of green hairpin crochet with red and deep cream tassels.

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