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Bureau scarf

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-9911

Description

Yellow silk damask in large scale floral motif overlaid with ecru cotton lace net in large oval pattern. Edged along sides and bottom with circular motif ecru cotton bobbin lace; gathered at corners.

Details

Descriptive Terms

scarves (furniture coverings)
bobbin lace
cotton (textile)
damask
stitching
silk (textile)
floral patterns
geometric patterns
Silk
Damask
Cotton
Lace
Hand Stitched
Geometric
Floral
SCARF, BUREAU

Additional Identification Number

1935.60 X

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

22 x 76 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1935.60

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