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Scarf
Object/Artifact
Plain weave ivory silk scarf with ivory embroidered flowers at each end; ends pointed; narrow rolled hems. 6 rows of knots on fringed ends. 36” long x 4 3/4” photo: 2003.008 - unrelated, just shows use of scarf.
G89.161
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1865 - 1880
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
Scarf
Ivory silk Chinese scarf
Plain weave scarf
Scart with pointed ends
Scarf with narrow rolled hems
Rows of knots on fringed ends
Scarf 36" long x 4 3/4"
Scarf
Ivory silk Chinese scarf
Plain weave scarf
Scart with pointed ends
Scarf with narrow rolled hems
Rows of knots on fringed ends
Scarf 36" long x 4 3/4"