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Shawl

Object/Artifact

Ivory silk plain weave with loosely spun warp singles and tightly spun weft singles alternating as shown: ZS. Matching Z2s silk fringe on selveges and narrow hems, double strands.* Single narrow scrolled floral border. Floral bouquets in opposite corners, all satin stitched. Peonies, forgetmenots (?). Dense embroidery.6 rows knots, 8” +/- fringe length.

G89.276

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1840 - 1855

shawl

crepe

silk

embroidered

fringe

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