Shawl

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Collection Type

Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1824

GUSN

GUSN-28231

Description

Black silk crepe with damask border 5" wide of meandering design of sparse sprig of diamonds in center; tied-on fringe of silk thread all around.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shawls
crepe (textile)
damask
silk (textile)
weaving
lozenges
marines (visual works)
weddings
Women's clothing
Silk
Crepe
Damask
Woven
Meander
Diamond
Wedding
Maritime
SHAWL

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

47 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1918.763

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