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Tassel & knop timeline -
generic styles and decorative techniques pre 18th century
A work-in-progress to develop a timeline of popular styles and
types. Please refer to my types
and styles page
The reference numbers shown are according to my records. Should
you wish to have any details of a particular tassel/knop, please
quote the ref. number when getting in touch. (This is simply to
help make the timeline easier to manage online!)
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| Standard Tassels (Type 1) |
| GB ref. |
use |
date |
decorative types used |
source |
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| 1.01 |
cushion tassel |
1050-1100 |
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manuscript |
| 1.02 |
cushion tassel |
1395-1400 |
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painting
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| 1.03 |
altar cloth tassels |
1480-82 |
type iv |
painting |
| 1.04 |
cushion tassels |
c.15c |
type vi ? |
painting |
| 1.05 |
Papal glove tassel |
1495-1500 |
type vi +two colour skirt |
painting |
| 1.06 |
hat tassel |
1460-70 |
type iv (though ? ends of lace tied) |
painting |
| 1.07 |
cushion tassel |
1438-40 |
type vi |
painting |
| 1.08 |
cushion tassel |
1438-40 |
type vi |
painting |
| 1.09 |
cushion tassel |
1469-80 |
type iv (possibly beaded as well) |
painting |
| 1.10 |
hat tassel |
1495-1505 |
type vi |
painting |
| 1.11 |
cloak tassel |
c.1500 |
type x (single row) |
painting |
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| Through-mould Tassels (Type 2) |
| GB ref. |
use |
date |
decorative types used |
source |
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| 2.01 |
mantle tassel |
1415 |
type iv |
statue |
| 2.02 |
papal glove tassel |
1495-1500 |
metal? bead head |
painting |
| 2.03 |
cushion tassels |
1490 |
poss type vi also type ix |
painting |
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| Ball-with Ball Tassels (Type 3) |
| GB ref. |
use |
date |
decorative types used |
source |
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| 3.01 |
cushion tassels |
1150-1200 |
3 small balls |
manuscript |
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| Tassel with Rosette (Type 4) |
| GB ref. |
use |
date |
decorative types used |
source |
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| 4.01 |
cushion tassel |
1460-44 |
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painting |
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| Ball Knops (Type A) |
| GB ref. |
use |
date |
decorative types used |
source |
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| A.01 |
cushion knops |
1299 |
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manuscript |
| A.02 |
cushion knop |
1200-1210 |
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manuscript |
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| Button Knops (Type B) |
| GB ref. |
use |
date |
decorative types used |
source |
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| B.01 |
purse knops |
14c |
also Type H; so lack of textile may be damage, not design |
extant item |
| B.02 |
cushion knop |
15c |
with edge row of beads? |
painting |
| B.03 |
cushion knop |
1500 |
beaded edge, could be a tassel head-on |
painting |
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| Snake's Head Knops (Type C) |
| GB ref. |
use |
date |
decorative types used |
source |
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| C.01 |
bookmarker |
c1500 |
Type iii gold thread |
extant item |
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| Inverted Teardrop Knops (Type D) |
| GB ref. |
use |
date |
decorative types used |
source |
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| D.01 |
mitre tassel |
1500 |
type vii gold thread |
extant item |
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| Click the links below to
see examples of other tassels and knops in more detail. Should you
wish to discuss your requirements, please contact
Gina. |
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Untitled Document
Tassel & Knop Types and styles (work-in-progress)
Tassel & Knop Timeline (work-in-progress)
18th
century silk tassels -repair & restoration
Tudor style
silk and gold girdle tassels
Shield tassel
- based on Victorian design
Various purse tassels and knops
Tudor style
silk dagger tassel
Silk sash
tassels
Tassels
for interior decoration
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