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Shawl

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

GUSN

GUSN-189928

Description

Large triangular shaped black lace shawl with scalloped edges. The lace has a floral and leaf pattern of roses and ferns.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shawls
lace (needlework)
Shawl

Inscription

"Heirlooms Lace veil-fan etc-from Mrs. Phillips" (This text was found on the Chandler & Co. box the shawl was stored in.)

Associated Building

Original to Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

P849

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

102 6/16 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation

Accession Number

2006.44.1269

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