Vintage English Woven Silk Mallards in Flight Bird Picture Matted robins egg blue Measures: appx 12”

Measures: appx 12”

taupes and yellows

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fishermen on the bridge and Willow trees surrounding the scene

Vintage English Woven Silk Mallards in Flight Bird Picture Matted robins egg blue Measures: appx 12”This 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