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Shawl

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1840-1850

GUSN

GUSN-39357

Description

Black center w/ 20" border in shades of brown, red & light blue; cotton warp; wool weft; jacquard weave border has confused design; center square has star-like medallion.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shawls
cotton (textile)
jacquard
weaving
wool (textile)
Women's clothing
Cotton
Wool
Woven
Jacquard
SHAWL

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Europe

Dimensions

64 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1937.1121

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