1845-1855
GUSN-38781
Burgundy wool brushed to a nap with silk braid trim arranged along borders for turnover shawl; braid pattern of grape leaves & squiggles.
shawls
napping
brushwork
wool (textile)
weaving
vine scrolls
Women's clothing
Wool
Woven
Brushed
Leaf
Shawl
Unknown
45 (W) (inches)
Gift of Miss Mary Watson
1936.834
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