Shawl
- Object Name:
- Shawl
- Object ID:
- 1963.030.01
- Date:
- 1850-1860
- Description:
- Shawl. Wool challis. Very small print, green and brown motifs on cream ground. 2" self fringe. Made of two pieces sewn together. Fabric dates from 1820-1825; shawl made at later date.
- Material:
- Textile
Wool - Dimensions:
- W-46 L-48 inches
- Provenance:
- Worn by Sally Sawyer (1797-1866) of Sharon, NH. She married Levi W. Porter (1795-1867) in 1822. The donor, Shirley W. Kelley (1895-1975), was the great-granddaughter of Sally (Sawyer) Porter.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Shirley W. Kelley
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