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Shawl

Object/Artifact

Shawl made of true crepe (crape) silk, ivory colored. Edged on 4 sides with ivory netted silk fringe, 4 rows of mesh. Simple scrolly embroidered border with inner one of leafy motifs, and 4 corner bouqets, executed in ivory silk satin stitch. About 51” x 54 This appears to be a genuinely Chinese product compared to the others in the collection

G2006.008

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1820 - 1840

Crepe

silk

shawl

embroidered

Chinese

fringe

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