Thank you Jeri! Glad to hear that you own one of these shawls. I will be
looking more closely when checking out vintage textiles. Last night's AR
appraisal was $900 but that may be based on the particular bands of motifs. I
was also delighted to learn (Wikpedia) that Hedy Lamarr wore a
Dear Lace Lovers,
There is not much about lace and lacy that we have not discussed on
Arachne. That includes these machine-woven tulle shawls, embroidered with
metal
strips.
I own one. My shawl is what I'd call grim off-white. It measures 80" x
22 1/2". To give an idea of value, a
Hi Judith
It seems that this video is not available outside of the US.
All items on Antiques Roadshow are available to look at on the
website. Here's what a search on "Assuit" turned up. Very nice
indeed.
All items on Antiques Roadshow are available to look at on the website.
Here's what a search on "Assuit" turned up. Very nice indeed.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/season/20/tucson-az/appraisals/egyptian-assuit-shawl-ca-1920--201501T04
Thanks for sharing Susan.
Judy
on the Mississippi in
Hello All! Was anyone else watching Antiques Roadshow tonight? Near the end
of the episode, the appraiser looked at a drop dead Egyptian shawl, circa
1920's, & called the textile "assuit". When I Googled, the description seemed
reminiscent of Lacis or Liers lace except that the "thread" is
