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Shawl

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1795-1810

GUSN

GUSN-32338

Description

Black lace; needle run net; long, rectangular border of sprays; ground of floral sprays and sprigs arranged diagonally across fabric.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shawls
lace (needlework)
silk (textile)
floral patterns
Shawl
Women's clothing
Silk
Lace
Spray
Machine Made
Shawl

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

27 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Catherine W. Faucon

Accession Number

1928.963

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