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Shawl

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1863-1865

GUSN

GUSN-35337

Description

Cream ground with black windowpane crossbar with 8 1/2" purple and black border; self knotted fringe on all sides.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shawls
silk (textile)
twill
weaving
plaids
Women's clothing
Silk
Twill
Woven
Windowpane Check
Plaid
SHAWL

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

63 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1932.2528

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