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Shawl

Object Name:
Shawl
Object ID:
1984.052.09
Date:
1860-1865
Description:
Table cover or shawl. Cream wool challais, twill weave. 6" outer borders faded black on selvage sides and red on self-fringed ends. 10" paisley-type inner border. Delicate floral lattice with scattered designs through body of shawl. Machine brocade on Jacquard loom.
Material:
Textile
Wool
Dimensions:
W-65.75 L-64.75 inches
Provenance:
From the donor's (Dr. Edward W. Colby) home in Pembroke, NH.
Credit Line:
Gift of Edward W. Colby
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