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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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