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Shawl

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1860-1870

GUSN

GUSN-34652

Description

Paisley; large black rectangular center with 18" border of repeating points in blue and green; "long" shawl = long, large paisleys.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shawls
wool (textile)
weaving
Shawl
Shawl

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Europe

Dimensions

62 1/2 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Louis F. Snow

Accession Number

1932.166

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