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Shawl

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1840-1849

GUSN

GUSN-34922

Description

Faded aubergine (appears black) with center medallions and 3 concentric borders - outer = 11", middle = 4", inner = 2" with quarter circles in corner in blue; yellow, brown (now faded to yellowish brown); outer border of honeycomb effect.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shawls
wool (textile)
weaving
geometric patterns
Women's clothing
Wool
Woven
Geometric
SHAWL

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Europe

Dimensions

58.5 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1932.615

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