Two Scottish Paisley Shawls with Fringe Circa 1860
Auction Date: May 22, 2023
Sold for: $276
Lot: 4108
Circa 1850-1860.
One with off white finely woven twill field, and the other black finely woven field, both woven with additional colorful fine wool threads with deep borders of Boteh, and alternating bands of colors to ends with shallower bands of floral and foliate motifs to the long selvedge sides.
One with ZB10 sic woven into border.
Approximate dimensions: 60 - 63 1/2 W. x 120 - 124 L..
Provenance: Sale of items to benefit the Monterey History and Art Association. This non-profitassociation has been a guiding force in preservingMontereys history since the founding of the association in 1931. Guarding Montereys precious historic assets and the preservation and presentation of its historical heritage for future enjoyment has been made possible by citizens who care and give generously of their time and resources.
The Associations mission is to sharethe histories and the diverse legacies of people, stories, and places that continue to shape Monterey. It possesses extensive collections of furnishings, paintings, photographs, costumes, books, manuscripts, and other artifacts focused on Monterey and California.
Condition: both with previous repairs, tears, moth holes minor staining. Some rips toward edges, particularly near one corner.