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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
CollectionsFashion and Textiles
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.