Vintage English Woven Silk Mallards in Flight Bird Picture Matted robins egg blue It is now the centerpiece

It is now the centerpiece of the Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia

Before the motorcar

fishermen on the bridge and Willow trees surrounding the scene

rake-hoe-shovel and a beeskeep

some age commensurate crazing is present and some very subtle browning

Vintage English Woven Silk Mallards in Flight Bird Picture Matted robins egg blue It is now the centerpieceThis beautiful picture is by Cashs, an English ribbon weaving firm since 1846. Over 100 years ago the Free Trade Bill was passed which put thousands of ribbon weavers out of work and forced them into poverty. One mill owner began making silk bookmarks and pictures using the same looms and skills needed for ribbon making. They became popular and collectible are today still sought out for their unique beauty. This silk details a pair of Mallards in