his beautiful silk, crepe de chine, scarf uses some exquisite images from a collection of architects' watercolours dated 1823. These designs were for " A Court House and Town Hall in St Albans" .
The originals are housed at HALS, document ref Highway Div Plans 513-575
This magnificent Regency building in the centre of St Albans, has recently undergone a major restoration project. It reopened it's door on 8th June 2018, providing Galleries, function rooms, a wonderful gift shop and the chance to have coffee in the Victorian Courtroom Cafe.
The 12mm silk crepe de chine gives an almost double sided effect and has a wonderful drape. The elegant, classic design together with its' generous proportions, makes it perfect for evening, or scrunched for everyday use. Finished with a hand rolled hem.
Approx size 188cm x 60cm
St Albans Museum
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