Name/Title

Shawl

Entry/Object ID

G87.261

Description

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)

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1845 - 1855

Lexicon

Search Terms

shawl, crepe, silk, fringe