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Shawl
Object/Artifact
vory silk plain weave, loosely spun s singles. Ivory silk satin stitch embroidery, narrow border of buds, bouquet in opposite corners, center area generously filled even to other corners. Two rows of knots on with side of row of larger holes. Inked tag sewn in corner:”4094 special [?] wed [?]. 35” x 36” 8” fringe.
G89.269
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1840 - 1850
shawl
crepe
silk
embroidered
fringe