Caption

Shawl, fashion accessory, clothing, women's clothing, 1st half of the 19th century; 18th century fashion accessories, white embroidery, Dresden lace, plant and floral patterns, Ornament composed symmetrically around an axis passing through the centre of the shawl, occupying almost the entire surface. On the edge of two hypotenuse sides a geometric ornament: knitted serrations on the edge, above it a strip of fine mesh, separated from the plant ornament filling the space of the shawl by a series of arched forms. Silesia place of origin, Saxony place of creation, height 79 cm, width 34 cm, The image shows a textured fabric with an ornate raised pattern featuring floral and leafy motifs and areas of openwork. The design forms a symmetrical, intricate arrangement with curved lines, scalloped edges, and small perforated sections. The visible colors are shades of white and light gray, creating subtle contrast between the raised embroidery and the background cloth.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A11_257

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Rights managed

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31.1Mb (3.4Mb) / 14.2in x 8.5in / 4256 x 2558 (300dpi)

Keywords

Shawl fashion accessory clothing women's clothing 1st half 19th century 18th century fashion accessories white embroidery Dresden lace plant floral patterns Ornament composed symmetrically axis passing centre shawl occupying almost entire surface edge two hypotenuse sides geometric ornament knitted serrations strip fine mesh separated plant ornament filling space series arched forms Silesia place origin Saxony place creation height 79 cm width 34 cm image textured fabric ornate raised pattern featuring floral leafy motifs areas openwork design forms symmetrical intricate arrangement curved lines scalloped edges small perforated sections visible colors shades white light gray creating subtle contrast raised embroidery background cloth.