1920s Blue Shawl Wrap, Silk Chiffon and Velvet with Chiffon and Gold Embroidery, DAMAGED
1920s Blue Shawl Wrap, Silk Chiffon and Velvet with Chiffon and Gold Embroidery, DAMAGED
ERA: True vintage item from the 1920s, maybe earlier
MEASUREMENTS: 72 inches wide by 16 inches
MATERIAL: crepe silk chiffon, velvet, chenille, rayon thread, gold thread
LABEL: none
Blue crepe silk chiffon wrap with velvet border edge with embroidered design in silk chenille, rayon thread and gold metallic thread.
CONDITION: Fair condition. The silk chiffon is delicate and split in several areas. On the should area id a 4+ inch tear and hole with fabric missing. There is a 2 inch split in the silk within the embroidery in one spot. There is a 1/2 inch chunk missing from a silk corner. Otherwise the small holes and splits are scattered over the chiffon.
These tears and holes are delicate and likely to spread, too delicate to repair. This is a piece to treasure rather than use, probably too delicate for display.