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Shawl

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1860-1870

GUSN

GUSN-52034

Description

Red ground w/ small black center; black scalloping effect outlining motifs w/ white & icy blue; compartmented edges; repeating leafy border; large paisley.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shawls
wool (textile)
weaving
paisley
Women's clothing
Wool
Woven
Paisley
SHAWL

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Europe

Dimensions

75 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1941.217

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