Shawl
- Object Name:
- Shawl
- Object ID:
- 1908.002.07
- Place of Origin:
- European, possibly French
- Date:
- 1830-1840
- Description:
- Shawl or scarf. Fine wool, loom-woven, paisley (twill)with wide paisley border. Large black center with scattered light floral scroll in white, red, blue, and yellow. Borders in multi-color paisley design with green edge on sides and narrow black fringe on ends. Two faded corners, one bad tear. Self fringe. Brocading.
- Material:
- Textile
- Dimensions:
- W-66 L-86 inches
- Provenance:
- Part of a bequest of Stickney family items from Catharine Ayer Stickney Ransom (1831-1908) of Haverhill, MA.
- Credit Line:
- Bequest of Catharine Ayer Stickney Ransom
- People:
- Ransom, Catharine A. (1831-1908)
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