1850 (19th C)
Scarf
Natural cotton ground is actually 3 fabrics sewn together. 12.5”x19.5” as mounted but mounted folded. Embroidered geometric design (5 different stitches & 14 different colors). Probably handmade by a peasant, Similar scarf in V&A, London. Possibly Pec, Albania although merchant says is from S.Serbia or Macedonia
Provenance:
Nellie Gard, purchased for $2 in Kotor Jugoslavia
Construction Label:
woven & embroidered
1935T 1850.56
Natural cotton ground is actually 3 fabrics sewn together. 12.5”x19.5” as mounted but mounted folded. Embroidered geometric design (5 different stitches & 14 different colors). Probably handmade by a peasant, Similar scarf in V&A, London. Possibly Pec, Albania although merchant says is from S.Serbia or Macedonia
Provenance:
Nellie Gard, purchased for $2 in Kotor Jugoslavia
Construction Label:
woven & embroidered
1935T 1850.56