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Shawl

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1835-1845

GUSN

GUSN-40203

Description

Greenish blue center; 13-1/4" border of overlapping paisleys in red, yellow, purple & pink; twill tapestry weave; green hand tied fringe; silk warps on side borders; made in several pieces & stitched.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shawls
silk (textile)
twill
wool (textile)
Shawl
Shawl

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

67 1/2 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Gertrude M. Graves

Accession Number

1939.202

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