Echarpe tricolore italienne, CSR OB 18.3(3)

Author(s): anonymous dating in century: 19th century type(s) of object(s): clothing and clothing accessories name(s): scarf materials and techniques: weaving = woven dimensions - artwork: length: 88cm width: 9. 5cm description: fabric scarf in the colors of the italian flag, bordered with green fringes on one end. Iconographic description: scarf made of three strips of fabric (green, white, red), bordered with green fringes on one end, the other being torn historical commentary: daniele manin (1804-1857) was an italian politician, an important actor in the risorgimento. Condemned to exile before the entry of the austrian army into venice in august 1849, daniel manin took refuge in france. When he died, he was buried with his wife and daughter in the family vault of ary scheffer, in the montmartre cemetery. Their ashes were returned to the city of venice in 1868. Mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: siohan, corrie and robert date of acquisition: 25–11–1991 institution: museum of romantic life inventory number: csr ob 18. 3 part of: daniel manin souvenir set (locks of hair, armband, book). Date: Unknown.