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Shawl

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1830-1839

GUSN

GUSN-34122

Description

Black, highly twisted thread; 2 3/4" denser stripe with damask effect; meandering vine; natural fringe on all sides.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shawls
silk (textile)
weaving
stripes
vines
Women's clothing
Silk
Woven
Striped
Meander
Vine
SHAWL

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

36.5 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Robert T. Jackson

Accession Number

1931.1091

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