Shawl

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Shawl

Entry/Object ID

G2004.148

Description

Fine ‘cashmere’ - cream colored silk and wool twill - square block printed with looping, tipped buta patterns in bright blue, red, pink, orange, black and apple green. Icicle-like shapes projecting into spacious empty field. Added silk fringe knotted onto hem on all four sides, and then grouped by knotting. Beautiful colors and printing, fine fabric.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Accessory, Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Shawl

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Silk

Color

Multi

Made/Created

Date made

1845 - 1855