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Shawl
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Paisley-type shawl, twill woven. Ivory field within quasi-architectural border of compartments containing bouquets in compotes, and mandala-like designs. Square design in the center surrounded by 8 minor motifs; small butas adjoining the inner border of flower spikes. 1/2” gates on the ends, tapestry-joined; the silk warp ends remain nearly in mint condition. Silk warp space-dyed to accommodate the variously colored compartments, and the gates. Weft colors are apple green and gold which appear to be silk, and bright red, black, lavender-gray and white which appear to be cotton or wool. Reverse is very well clipped. About 60” square.
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Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Accessory
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
Shawl
Female
Wool
Silk
Multi
Cream
1830 - 1840
shawl
paisley
square
twill woven
silk
wool