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Shawl

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

GUSN

GUSN-190999

Description

Long sheer black shawl. The top and bottom edges are bordered by a thick sheer weave. The side edges are folded over and sewn with black thread to create a thick hem.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shawls
silk (textile)
Shawl

Associated Building

Original to Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

P878

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

21 8/16 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation

Accession Number

2006.44.1298

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