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Shawl

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Paisley-type shawl, twill woven. Ivory field within quasi-architectural border of compartments containing bouquets in compotes, and mandala-like designs. Square design in the center surrounded by 8 minor motifs; small butas adjoining the inner border of flower spikes. 1/2” gates on the ends, tapestry-joined; the silk warp ends remain nearly in mint condition. Silk warp space-dyed to accommodate the variously colored compartments, and the gates. Weft colors are apple green and gold which appear to be silk, and bright red, black, lavender-gray and white which appear to be cotton or wool. Reverse is very well clipped. About 60” square.

G2000.128

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Accessory

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Shawl

Female

Wool

Silk

Multi

Cream

1830 - 1840

shawl

paisley

square

twill woven

silk

wool

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