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Shawl

Object/Artifact

Silk brocade crepe shawl with loosely spun Z singles warp with very tightly spun weft alternated as shown: ZZSS.* Loose grape border design with scattered fragments in field. Rich taffy color fine 2 ply 4” fringe. 51.5” square.

G88.181

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1800 - 1825

shawl

silk

brocade

crepe

fringe

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