Need help dating a piano shawl?
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Rue_de_la_Paix
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That is a beautiful pattern and great colors. Hard to say for sure when it dates from without handling it. Can you determine what the fiber is? Knowing that would be helpful. It appears to be a screen or roller printed fabric, not a woven in design. The pattern and those poppies are very Art Nouveau, which might date it to the early 20th century, although it could be a revival piece from the 1970s or even a contemporary revival.
From your photos, it appears to be too small to be considered a piano shawl. What are the measurements?
I really like it!
From your photos, it appears to be too small to be considered a piano shawl. What are the measurements?
I really like it!
Hi Barbara!
Thank you so much for your reply and info
I would say its velvet and that the fringes are silk. Its not woven, its printed.
The measurements without fringe is 97 cm x 97 cm (38 x 38 inches) The fringe is 50 cm long (19.7 inches)
I enclose some more pics that maybe give a better view of the fabric. The backside is a bit yellowish. Some of the fringes has a very vibrant pink.
Many thanks once again!
Kind regards from Sweden.
Petra
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claireshaeffer
VFG Member
Pretty shawl, nice photos.
I love this print, as you can tell by my name!
Yes ofcourse ;-)
Its really beautiful!
Do you have any suggestions how old it may be?
Many thanks!
Petra
This one is difficult to date without handling. My initial reaction was 1920s, but I really can't be certain.
Circa Vintage Clothing
Alumni
Yes lovely shawl. As Barbara mentioned, it would be helpful to know the fiber. Velvet is a weave: it could be silk, rayon or synthetic. If you know the fiber that will help date it.
Hi!
Thank you so much for your reply!
I believe its silk. def not synthetic
Kind regards from Sweden
Petra
Circa Vintage Clothing
Alumni
Thanks Petra. I'm getting a more modern feel for this one but photos are so limited. If I could feel it, I'm sure I could tell but on the available evidence I'm inclined towards '70s revival.
anothertimevintageapparel
VFG Member
I too am seeing 70s era. Only because I made a similar patterned shawl/stole for myself out of velvet that appears to be the same texture and design.
But as others have said, without actually seeing it, it is hard to tell.
But as others have said, without actually seeing it, it is hard to tell.
Thank you! I also get a 70s feel from it now!
Thank you! I believe its from the 70s!