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Scarf

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1840-1850

GUSN

GUSN-26449

Description

Purple and white striped silk scarf. Boomerang-like shape. Stripes in green, pink, and blue foliate and floral trails. Gathered ribbon around edges. One edge trimmed with lace.

Details

Descriptive Terms

scarves (costume accessories)
headgear
silk (textile)
Scarf
Scarf

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Estate of Rosamond Gifford

Accession Number

2000.22.2

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