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Shawl
Chinese (for the Western market)
Object Place: China
Medium/Technique
Silk; embroidery
Dimensions
240 x 240 cm (94 1/2 x 94 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Mrs. Virginia H. Salisbury
Accession Number13.2792
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionShawl, of white crêpe; around the edge is embroidered with white silk, a narrow border of flowers; in two corners are large bunches of roses, passion flowers, etc.; on each side are smaller bunches of flowers; edged with deep knotted white silk fringe; soiled when received.
ProvenanceTransferred from Asiatic Dept. to Textiles.