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Shawl
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Fine ‘cashmere’ - cream colored silk and wool twill - square block printed with looping, tipped buta patterns in bright blue, red, pink, orange, black and apple green. Icicle-like shapes projecting into spacious empty field. Added silk fringe knotted onto hem on all four sides, and then grouped by knotting. Beautiful colors and printing, fine fabric.
G2004.148
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Accessory
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
Shawl
Female
Silk
Multi
1845 - 1855
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