1217 Majestic Antique Double Sided Embroidery Manila Manton – Cantonese Embroidery

Superb Extra Densely embroidered Manila Manton

Made in Canton, China 1880-1920

Antique shawl with silk embroidery in 2 shades – off-white and cream

Profusely embroidered with flowers, figures and scenes from life.

Double sided spectacular embroidery on an amazing beautiful soft light-sea-green base.

Excellent piece for use as an accessory or as a collectible!

Large & heavy

Also known as Piano Shawl, Fringed Flapper Shawl & Flamenco Shawl.

 Has repairs in a few places.

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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.

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