Fine Silk Cretan Embroidered Shawl : First half C19th Crete 1920s costume Embroidered with a design of

Embroidered with a design of pea pod motifs each containing exquisitely knotted three dimensional peas and also with scrolling floral motifs

a pair of decorative pocket fronts and a blouse or jacket collar

Condition: Good

river scenes and heraldic crests

Fine Silk Cretan Embroidered Shawl : First half C19th Crete 1920s costume Embroidered with a design ofA finely embroidered museum quality shawl or cover dating from the first half of the 19th century. Hand embroidered in a traditional manner in magenta silk on a fine white cotton ground with a fine hand made magenta lace edge. In very good antique condition with some very slight colour bleed. Measurements: 93cm X 116cm