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Shawl

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1835-1850

GUSN

GUSN-43124

Description

Paisley; Beige center with 8 1/2" harlequin border in brown, red and green call dull; jacquard weave; tendrils into center; center medallion; wool warp, cotton weft.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shawls
cotton (textile)
wool (textile)
Shawl
Shawl

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Europe

Dimensions

57 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1931.1951

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