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Shawl

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850-1859

GUSN

GUSN-39721

Description

Striped paisley type w/ floral & paisley motifs crossing the stripes in black, red, white, green & light blue; green selvages; probably "long".

Details

Descriptive Terms

shawls
wool (textile)
weaving
floral patterns
paisley
stripes
Women's clothing
Wool
Woven
Paisley
Striped
Floral
SHAWL

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Europe

Dimensions

55 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1938.447

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