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Shawl

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1830-1840

GUSN

GUSN-7298

Description

Paisley; cream ground with 1 1/4" brown border; red and yellow inner border with brown details; large inner paisleys with red center; silk warp, wool weft.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shawls
printing (process)
silk (textile)
wool (textile)
paisley
Women's clothing
Silk
Wool
Transfer Printed
Paisley
SHAWL

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

50.5 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1933.1060

Related Items

Title Shawl Accession Number 1933.1062

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