Add to albumA firescreen panel was used to protect the complexion from the direct heat of a fire. This wool and cotton example dates from the early 19th century.
The shield-shaped panel is decorated with glass and metal beads, backed with cream silk and edged with a cream silk cord, fringe and two tassels.
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- Online ID: 000-100-001-998-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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- Ref: National Museums Scotland H.SU 12
- Date: Early 19th cent.
Early 19th century
- Material: Wool, cotton, purple; net, glass, metal; silk, watered, cream; cord, cream
Panel, firescreen
- Dimensions: 21.00" L x 17.00" broad
- What: Panel, firescreen
- Subject: Small furnishings: firescreens, stools, etc. (NMAS Classification)
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- Description: Shield-shaped fire screen panel of purple wool and cotton on a net backing, decorated with glass and metal beads and backed with cream watered silk, early 19th century
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