Shawl

Object/Artifact

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Shawl

Entry/Object ID

G92.111

Description

Pusher lace; black, shiny, scratchy thread. Hand run gimp. Hand attached picot edging. Design of scrolly arabesques, morning glories and ferns with cartouches, little florets, bows. Chantilly type. 118” wide by 56” deep.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1850 - 1870

Lexicon

Search Terms

shawl, lace, pusher lace, picot edge, hand trimming, Chantilly