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Shawl

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1825-1835

GUSN

GUSN-39356

Description

White center; 6-1/2" border of tilted paisleys; patterning wefts of paired groups - purple-gray, yellowish-brown, & black w/ touches of blue & red; silk warps; wool wefts; square shawl.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shawls
silk (textile)
wool (textile)
weaving
paisley
Women's clothing
Silk
Wool
Woven
Paisley
SHAWL

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Europe

Dimensions

63 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1937.1119

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