which further emphasizes its uniqueness
made of blue silk
Collectors highly value these fans
creating a structured yet graceful silhouette
appliqués and gathered decorations
Rococo Elegance in Spitalfields Silk – Antique Stole, ca. 1790 #antiquepainting which further emphasizes its uniquenessRare Spitalfields silk stole, circa 1790, crafted from large royal blue silk and richly woven with floral motifs in vibrant shades of green, pink, red, lilac, white, and yellow. The deep end borders feature elegant flower sprays, while the entire perimeter is framed by a cornucopia border containing poppy seedheads, predominantly in green and yellow, finished with a double yellow line outer edge. The short ends are fringed, and the stole shows only a