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Victorian Tulip Mohair Carriage Robe Lap Blanket

Item Details

Materials Mohair, Cotton
Size Throw, Lap Blanket
Brand Unknown
Period Late 19th/ Early 20th Century
Handcrafted Yes
Additional Information A Victorian-era blanket known as a “carriage robe” or “lap robe”, used to keep warm on carriage rides and in early automobiles. It is woven in a cotton and wool twill with mohair plush pile surface that is hand-printed using stencils.

Condition

- areas of fiber loss, particularly to plush pile surface; small hole at one edge; fading to colors.

Dimensions

60.5" W x 0.5" H x 53.0" D

Item #

ITMG105739

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