Shawl

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Shawl

Entry/Object ID

G89.264

Description

Triangular shawl of creamy white wiry fiber- mohair? Pusher lace with handrun liner and hand sewn (?) picot edging. Dense floral swag in the center, medallion border. 108” long side and 55” CB, 78” short side. Crisp, clean hand and appearance.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1850 - 1870

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Search Terms

shawl, triangular, mohair, pusher lace, floral swag, medallion border