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Square shawl constructed from fuschia-colored silk gauze ground with brocaded pattern of naturalistic leaves, roses, and central medallion in same-colored supplementary weft pattern. 3/4" denser stripe of woven silk forms a border on all four sides. Tied fringe.
shawls
silk (textile)
brocade (textile)
floral patterns
Shawl
Women's clothing
Unidentified Textile
Silk
Novelty Weave
Floral
Sprig
Shawl
Unknown
34.25 (W) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Henry B. Spelman
1942.234
1835-1850 (see provenance)
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