Shawl

Object/Artifact

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Shawl

Entry/Object ID

G88.046

Description

Fine black twill ground; wool with brocaded edges along side borders. Long simple curved butas in facing pairs, with graceful tips, outlined with scalloped blue borders; some fringe with knots still remaining. 5’ x 10’ approximately.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1840 - 1855

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Search Terms

shawl, paisley, black ground, brocaded edge, fringe, twill, wool