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Bureau scarf

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1885-1900

GUSN

GUSN-53473

Description

Ivory linen twill. Large candlewicked floral motif at center. Hemmed sides. Band of lace with knotted fringe across bottom.

Details

Descriptive Terms

scarves (furniture coverings)
candlewicking (embroidering)
fringe
lace (needlework)
linen (material)
twill
textiles
floral patterns
Linen
Twill
Lace
Candlewicked
Floral
Fringe
Unidentified Textile
SCARF, BUREAU

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

30 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1943.220

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