This beautifully illustrated book showcases over 300 elegantly designed paisley shawls woven in the Victorian era from 1830 through the early twentieth century. Shown in rich full color are the distinctive scrolled leaf designs on shawls of various sizes and fabric types from India, Scotland, France, Ireland, England, Italy, and Holland. The book is divided into two main sections: the first devoted to very long shawls and the second devoted to square and various size shawls.
All feature intricate patterns and fine workmanship; many are rare, museum quality shawls. Includes an overview of shawl types and tips for selecting, cleaning, and storing shawls. This book is an invaluable tool for identifying the origins, dates, and values of paisley shawls.
A must for vintage textile buyers, sellers, and collectors.
| ISBN: | 9780764315701 |
| Publication date: | 16th April 2002 |
| Author: | Chet Gadsby |
| Publisher: | Schiffer Publishing an imprint of Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 208 pages |
| Series: | A Schiffer Book for Designers & Collectors |
| Genres: |
Antiques, vintage and collectables: carpets, rugs and textiles Antiques, vintage and collectables: clothing and accessories Reference works Care and restoration of antiques Antiques, vintage and collectables |
This beautifully illustrated book showcases over 300 elegantly designed paisley shawls woven in the Victorian era from 1830 through the early twentieth century. Shown in rich full color are the distinctive scrolled leaf designs on shawls of various sizes and fabric types from India, Scotland, France, Ireland, England, Italy, and Holland.
Victorian Paisley Shawls features in the following genres: Antiques, vintage and collectables: carpets, rugs and textiles, Antiques, vintage and collectables: clothing and accessories, Reference works, Care and restoration of antiques, Antiques, vintage and collectables
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Victorian Paisley Shawls was written by Chet Gadsby and published by Schiffer Publishing an imprint of Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Victorian Paisley Shawls has 208 pages
Yes it is part of A Schiffer Book for Designers & Collectors series