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Shawl

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1835-1840

GUSN

GUSN-29968

Description

Sheer white cotton, embroidered; narrow border with meandering branch; 10" end border with 7 floral sprays.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shawls
cotton (textile)
embroidering
foliation (pattern)
christenings
floral patterns
religions (concept)
scrollwork
Children's clothing
Cotton
Embroidered
Spray
Meander
Branch
Scrollwork
Christening
Religion
SHAWL

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

33 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1923.517

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