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Shawl

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

GUSN

GUSN-191009

Description

Triangular shaped white cotton shawl with net and lace trim. The shawl has a band that falls across the back of the shoulders. At the shoulders there are several small gathers which create small puffs. The shawl has two triangular shaped panels which fall on either side of the neck, leaving the center bodice open. The edges of the shawl are trimmed with floral lace and net. The center sections of the triangular panels and the back panel are made of Swiss cotton.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shawls
cotton (textile)
net (textile)
Shawl

Associated Building

Original to Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

P885

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

31 15/16 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation

Accession Number

2006.44.1305

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