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Shawl
Object/Artifact
Ivory silk plain weave with loosely spun warp singles and tightly spun weft singles alternating as shown: ZS. Matching Z2s silk fringe on selveges and narrow hems, double strands.* Single narrow scrolled floral border. Floral bouquets in opposite corners, all satin stitched. Peonies, forgetmenots (?). Dense embroidery.6 rows knots, 8” +/- fringe length.
G89.276
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1840 - 1855
shawl
crepe
silk
embroidered
fringe