Shawl

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Shawl

Entry/Object ID

G88.181

Description

Silk brocade crepe shawl with loosely spun Z singles warp with very tightly spun weft alternated as shown: ZZSS.* Loose grape border design with scattered fragments in field. Rich taffy color fine 2 ply 4” fringe. 51.5” square.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1800 - 1825

Lexicon

Search Terms

shawl, silk, brocade, crepe, fringe