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Shawl
Object/Artifact
Grey celadon green crepe shawl, woven as plain weave with loosely spun Z singles warp, with tighter-spun weft as shown: ZZSS (repeated).* 1/16” hem with matching 2 ply silk large running stitches. same silk forming 12” fringe with 2” of knotting with large and small holes. Fringe attached directly to hem. (Selvages not hemmed)
G87.261
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1845 - 1855
shawl
crepe
silk
fringe