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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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