Shawl

Name/Title

Shawl

Entry/Object ID

1984.025.001

Description

Black lace shawl or fichu, triangular-shape, w/large floral motifs, blossoms, tendrils, and leaves on net ground. Handmade whip stitching along edges. May be mourning scarf.

Collection

Women's Accessories

Made/Created

Date made

1850 - 1880

Notes

Date: 1850-1880 Made: Europe: Belgium or France

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Shawl

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Outerwear

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Dimensions

Depth

21 in

Length

90 in

Dimension Notes

Dimension: 21" depth, center back

Material

Silk, Cotton

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

General Notes

Note

Notes: Mother of Lotta (Mrs. Capt. Philip) Minch. Donor is niece of the Minch's.