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Shawl

Object/Artifact

Long "plaid" form, heavy, pieced twill tapestry with about 24 pieces, with inserted 4-pointed black center field, with signature. No magenta dye. Long, narrow butas are stiff, rather self-contained. Nicely embroidered gates with short fringe. There is probably all or a lot of cashmere content, the back side feels a little slippery like cashmere in places. 56" x 120"

G2013.029

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1860

shawl

twill

embroidered

"plaid"

cashmere

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