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DEACESSIONED June 22, 2017

Shawl

Probably Scottish (Paisley)
1860s
Object Place: Paisley, Scotland

Medium/Technique Wool; woven
Dimensions 190.5 x 200 cm (75 x 78 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Edward R. Mitton
Accession Number54.1008
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionSquare shawl with bright red center and border design of palmette pattern, palmettes alternately facing up and down, many of leaves or petals in cone shape, outer border simulating squares of different colored materials, design woven in bright polychrome, short warp fringe on two ends; a number of breaks and small holes.