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Shawl

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850-1860

GUSN

GUSN-46822

Description

Off white ground with printed pattern of swagged black lace enclosing bouquets of stylized flowers in red, blue, green, yellow; sparse silk fringe tied on all sides; silk warp, wool weft.

Details

Descriptive Terms

kerchiefs
SHAWL

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

30 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. George H. Wilson

Accession Number

1963.293

Related Items

Title Shawl Accession Number 1919.39

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