European shawl; Paisely style; mid 19th C.
European shawl; Paisely style; mid 19th C.
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- Description (Brief)
- Paisley-type shawl, 19th c., Red field with deep patterned ends having split-tip celery style elongated narrow curving buta, and subsidiary border with arched niche and palm pattern. Harlequin end borders and fringes.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- shawl
- Measurements
- overall: 128 in x 63 3/4 in; 325.12 cm x 161.925 cm
- ID Number
- TE.T18050.00S
- accession number
- 323475
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- Cultural and Community Life: Textiles
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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