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Kerchief

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1830-1840

GUSN

GUSN-29288

Description

Cream silk; sheer; marquisette; central four sided motif enclosed by strapwork; outer coral-like/abstract border; end border with two twill stripes; self-fringe.

Details

Descriptive Terms

kerchiefs
silk (fiber)
SHAWL

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Deloraine P. Carey

Accession Number

1921.46

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