Shawl

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Shawl

Entry/Object ID

G89.269

Description

vory silk plain weave, loosely spun s singles. Ivory silk satin stitch embroidery, narrow border of buds, bouquet in opposite corners, center area generously filled even to other corners. Two rows of knots on with side of row of larger holes. Inked tag sewn in corner:”4094 special [?] wed [?]. 35” x 36” 8” fringe.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1840 - 1850

Lexicon

Search Terms

shawl, crepe, silk, embroidered, fringe