Black Shawl

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Black Shawl

Description

Black silk knit shawl. Shawl has a striped pattern with each strip having a different geometric design. Fringe around all edges. Square in shape. Machine made.

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Shawl

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Silk

Color

Black

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1860 - 1900

Time Period

Mid to late 19th century

Place

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

140 cm

Length

140 cm

Dimension Notes

Dimensions do not include fringe

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Condition Detail

Missing Areas / Holes

Notes

One hole near the edge in one corner.