A Canton shawl of black silk, the corners embroidered in brightly coloured silks with peonies, the field with scrolling foliage and blossom, with knotted fringe; another, joined, of black silk, the borders embroidered with stylised scrolling flowers in self-coloured silks, with knotted fringe--both 64in. (160cm.) square; another embroidered shawl; a black lace shawl; and cover of black silk Maltese lace, mid 19th century (5)

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A Canton shawl of black silk, the corners embroidered in brightly coloured silks with peonies, the field with scrolling foliage and blossom, with knotted fringe; another, joined, of black silk, the borders embroidered with stylised scrolling flowers in self-coloured silks, with knotted fringe--both 64in. (160cm.) square; another embroidered shawl; a black lace shawl; and cover of black silk Maltese lace, mid 19th century (5)

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