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A square embroidered net shawl

American
Early 19th century
Object Place: USA

Medium/Technique Embroidered
Dimensions 138 x 139.4 cm (54 5/16 x 54 7/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Ashton Sanborn
Accession Number51.2356
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ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionA square embroidered net shawl, powder over ground of single blossom and large leaf, irregualrly scalloped outer edge formed by repeat of pendent full blown blossom, deep inner border formed by repeat of spray of flowers with fern like leaves on scrolling stem.