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Shawl

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-11699

Description

Cream silk georgette; deep borders of brocaded floral motifs; plain body; long, tied fringe; long rectangle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shawls
brocade (textile)
silk (textile)
Shawl
Shawl

Additional Identification Number

WHS 347 (3)

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of the Weston Historical Society

Accession Number

1997.3

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