Shawl

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Shawl

Entry/Object ID

G89.263

Description

Black, fine, shiny mohair (?). “Chantilly” design somewhat geometric border. Delicate floral bouquets. Pusher with handrun double liner thread, hand sewn picots. Asymmetrical motifs, 4- quarter symmetry. Clean, light, crisp hand. 74” square.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1850 - 1870

Lexicon

Search Terms

shawl, lace, mohair, Chantilly, pusher lace