A Canton shawl of black crepe embroidered in brightly coloured silks with scrolling peonies and blossom, with knotted fringe--50in. (125cm.) square; an evening jacket of gold lam trimmed with fur on the collar and cuffs, 1920s; and a collection of shawls and costume similar including three shawls woven with gold lam(a lot)

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A Canton shawl of black crepe embroidered in brightly coloured silks with scrolling peonies and blossom, with knotted fringe--50in. (125cm.) square; an evening jacket of gold lam trimmed with fur on the collar and cuffs, 1920s; and a collection of shawls and costume similar including three shawls woven with gold lam(a lot)

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