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This gold-coloured fringe was made for trimming the upholstery on furniture. The skirt of the fringe is made from two shades of gold-coloured silk which provides a three-dimensional effect. This type of knotted design was very popular in the late 17th and 18th centuries and shows the eclectic historical styles popular in Victorian interior design.French and British styles of passementerie varied little in the 19th century. The British attempted to imitate the effects of their French counterparts who were, historically, masters of the art.

Details

  • Title: Fringe
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 1840/1900
  • Location: France
  • Provenance: Given by F. C. Harper
  • Medium: Silk

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