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Shawl

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1855-1860

GUSN

GUSN-54841

Description

Black ground with dark reds, center motif organized with white; with blue, green orange; "long" paisley, large scale.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shawls
wool (textile)
weaving
Shawl
Shawl

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

61 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Mary Bell Willson

Accession Number

1948.103

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