Name/Title
KerchiefEntry/Object ID
G2005.072Description
Kerchief, brocaded cotton Square, small ‘shawl’ of plain-weave muslin with brocaded pattern, a border of dasiylike flowers within narrow trellis bands, and cherry sprigs [?] in rows across the field. Double scalloped edges finished with fine buttonhole stitch. Initialled “B - B” in tiny pink cross stitches in one corner. About 48” square. From same source as 2005.073 Maybe this is another example of the Paisley gauze - brocading mastery.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionMade/Created
Date made
1800 - 1825Notes
User Age: Adult
Gender: FemaleLexicon
Search Terms
Kerchief, brocade cotton, plain-weave muslin, double scalloped edges, Fine buttonhole stitch, paisley gauze, border of daisylike flowers, narrow trellis bands
