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Shawl

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-39964

Description

White center; 12" border of sprigged compartments, red w/ blue & yellow; woven in one piece.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shawls
wool (textile)
weaving
foliation (pattern)
Women's clothing
Wool
Woven
Sprig
SHAWL

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Europe

Dimensions

63.25 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1938.1181

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