A very fine "Paisley" shawl woven in wool and silk with a tomato red centre invaded by fronds of foliage, the ends woven with bands of small cones, flowers and exotic foliage including lilies predominantly in shades of pale blue, pink, green and yellow, the harlequin ends worked with foliage, swans, peacock feathers and St. George and the dragon--66 x 138in. (165 x 345cm.), mid 19th century, French

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A very fine "Paisley" shawl woven in wool and silk with a tomato red centre invaded by fronds of foliage, the ends woven with bands of small cones, flowers and exotic foliage including lilies predominantly in shades of pale blue, pink, green and yellow, the harlequin ends worked with foliage, swans, peacock feathers and St. George and the dragon--66 x 138in. (165 x 345cm.), mid 19th century, French
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