Shawl

Object/Artifact

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Shawl

Entry/Object ID

G2004.191

Description

Shawl, twill tapestry patchwork of cashmere. Pieced, embroidered gates. Large, sprawling baroque ‘butas’ converging in center of small black field with arms.74” square. Excellent quality of embroidery, and the pieces lie fairly flat.Cloth label attached to one corner with inked inscription: B8 6738 St.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1870 - 1880

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shawl, tapestry, cashmere, embroidered