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Shawl

Object/Artifact

Pusher lace; black, shiny, scratchy thread. Hand run gimp. Hand attached picot edging. Design of scrolly arabesques, morning glories and ferns with cartouches, little florets, bows. Chantilly type. 118” wide by 56” deep.

G92.111

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1850 - 1870

shawl

lace

pusher lace

picot edge

hand trimming

Chantilly

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