Other weavers of Stevengraph silks - H. Spencer & Co.

by Godden:
Godden does not record this weaver

Other comments:
Signed on top turnover:-
"H. SPENCER & Co. COVENTRY"

The V and R are woven in gold silk, and the other letters in blue. The dates 1837 and 1897 are also woven in gold below the shield.

The favour is to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897. It would have been worn as a badge or favour, with a pin attached to the top turnover to push into suitable clothing. Some would also have had an additional badge attached to the bottom turnover of the favour - as shown in the image above.


Size of Silk:	7.5cm long by 3.1cm wide
Alternative back-ground colours:
Comments:	by Godden: Godden does not record this weaver Other comments: Signed on top turnover:- "H. SPENCER & Co. COVENTRY" The V and R are woven in gold silk, and the other letters in blue. The dates 1837 and 1897 are also woven in gold below the shield. The favour is to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897. It would have been worn as a badge or favour, with a pin attached to the top turnover to push into suitable clothing. Some would also have had an additional badge attached to the bottom turnover of the favour - as shown in the image above.

Victoria Regina

Woven by H. Spencer & Co.

Reference Number:-
osp 12

	Words: [image of Royal Coat of Arms] 1837 1897 VICTORIA REGINA [image of a typical badge attached to the silk with a metal clip embedded in the bottom turnover]