Online Collections Database

Shawl

Object/Artifact

vory silk plain weave, loosely spun s singles. Ivory silk satin stitch embroidery, narrow border of buds, bouquet in opposite corners, center area generously filled even to other corners. Two rows of knots on with side of row of larger holes. Inked tag sewn in corner:”4094 special [?] wed [?]. 35” x 36” 8” fringe.

G89.269

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1840 - 1850

shawl

crepe

silk

embroidered

fringe

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