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'Taffeta parasol trimmed with green silk fringe, 1860s' Greeting Card

£3.50

Description

This elegant greeting card features a hand-drawn pen, ink and watercolor illustration showcasing a beautiful taffeta parasol from the 1860s. Trimmed with green silk fringe and a folding handle, it captures the refined style of nineteenth century parasols.

This card would be perfect for anyone who appreciates historical fashion or detailed, artistic illustrations.

Historical Context

In the 1860s, parasols were not just practical items for shading from the sun, but also important fashion accessories. They were often elaborately designed, featuring luxurious fabrics like silk and adorned with lace, fringe, and intricate embroidery. Parasols reflected the elegance and social status of their owners and were often matched with outfits. They also served as symbols of femininity and refinement during that era.

Specifications

Printed on high-quality card stock, the inside has been left blank for your personal message, making it suitable for any occasion.

  • Portrait - 148mm x 148 mm

  • 100% genuine de-inked post consumer waste and FSC-certified

  • Card made in an industry leading mill to strict ISO 14001 standards for environmental management

  • Printed in the UK

  • 100% Recycled Kraft envelope

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Description

This elegant greeting card features a hand-drawn pen, ink and watercolor illustration showcasing a beautiful taffeta parasol from the 1860s. Trimmed with green silk fringe and a folding handle, it captures the refined style of nineteenth century parasols.

This card would be perfect for anyone who appreciates historical fashion or detailed, artistic illustrations.

Historical Context

In the 1860s, parasols were not just practical items for shading from the sun, but also important fashion accessories. They were often elaborately designed, featuring luxurious fabrics like silk and adorned with lace, fringe, and intricate embroidery. Parasols reflected the elegance and social status of their owners and were often matched with outfits. They also served as symbols of femininity and refinement during that era.

Specifications

Printed on high-quality card stock, the inside has been left blank for your personal message, making it suitable for any occasion.

  • Portrait - 148mm x 148 mm

  • 100% genuine de-inked post consumer waste and FSC-certified

  • Card made in an industry leading mill to strict ISO 14001 standards for environmental management

  • Printed in the UK

  • 100% Recycled Kraft envelope

Description

This elegant greeting card features a hand-drawn pen, ink and watercolor illustration showcasing a beautiful taffeta parasol from the 1860s. Trimmed with green silk fringe and a folding handle, it captures the refined style of nineteenth century parasols.

This card would be perfect for anyone who appreciates historical fashion or detailed, artistic illustrations.

Historical Context

In the 1860s, parasols were not just practical items for shading from the sun, but also important fashion accessories. They were often elaborately designed, featuring luxurious fabrics like silk and adorned with lace, fringe, and intricate embroidery. Parasols reflected the elegance and social status of their owners and were often matched with outfits. They also served as symbols of femininity and refinement during that era.

Specifications

Printed on high-quality card stock, the inside has been left blank for your personal message, making it suitable for any occasion.

  • Portrait - 148mm x 148 mm

  • 100% genuine de-inked post consumer waste and FSC-certified

  • Card made in an industry leading mill to strict ISO 14001 standards for environmental management

  • Printed in the UK

  • 100% Recycled Kraft envelope

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