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Long Shawl

1820s

England or France, 19th century

Medium
Twill (Z) weave ground with supplementary weft pattern twill (S) weave; silk; wefts interlaced on back
Measurements
Overall: 262.3 x 83.8 cm (103 1/4 x 33 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Arlene C. Cooper 2008.220
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A vertically long woven silk textile features a muted pink central field textured by horizontal weave lines. Ornate horizontal borders at the top and bottom contain repeating rows of teardrop-shaped floral motifs in gold, cream, and pink against a dark ground. Fine decorative bands frame these sections, accented by fringe at the terminal ends. A narrow trim defines the vertical edges, completing the rectangular composition of this elegant woven piece.

Long Shawl

1820s

England or France, 19th century

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