Shawl made from silk in a crepe weave. Fine and semi-sheer. Border around 2.5" away from edge where warp and weft have been pulled away to reveal the other. Fine fringe on edges, netted into one layer. Came with note (2024.48.013a-f) that states: "a veritable museum piece / for my [beloved?] / Ann Reeves [Spe?] / a Chinese shawl – once white - / [?] dyed by Mrs. Shelborn Kite / history of [home maide?] - / E. S. Kite" (Other side: "Edith C Cope / Mitchell Street / Ithaca NY")