Shawl
ca. 1860-1870 (made)
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Silk shawl of woven silk with a small repeating pattern (5.125 inches x 4.125 inches) of a diagonal leaf enclosed by vertical and horizontal slim 'cone' shapes. There is a three inch border with a design of linked medallions. The weft is of bright pink, green, blue, cream, black and white on a deep pink warp. The shawl has a green selvedge and a purple warp fringe.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk |
| Brief description | Woven silk shawl, possibly made in France, ca. 1860-1870 |
| Physical description | Silk shawl of woven silk with a small repeating pattern (5.125 inches x 4.125 inches) of a diagonal leaf enclosed by vertical and horizontal slim 'cone' shapes. There is a three inch border with a design of linked medallions. The weft is of bright pink, green, blue, cream, black and white on a deep pink warp. The shawl has a green selvedge and a purple warp fringe. |
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| Credit line | Given by Miss H. Raffill |
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| Accession number | T.865-1974 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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