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Shawl

Object/Artifact

Fine ivory wool twill, machine woven shawl. Naturalistic bouquets of roses, tulips and hibiscus featured within in a remotely paisleyesque border, the same on sides and ends with appropriate proportions. Pattern is filled with swirling ferns. No separate end borders but a decorative suggestion of gates. Pattern colors predominantly orange, cool pink, brick red, olive, pale turquoise. Self fringe is fine, very kinky yarn

G2007.062

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1845 - 1850

shawl

paisley

wool

twill

machine woven

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