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Square shawl with Quarter Shawl Layout and Ivory Center

1848–51

Austria, England, France, or Scotland, 19th century

Medium
wool; 3/1 twill weave
Measurements
Overall: 200.7 x 171.5 cm (79 x 67 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Arlene C. Cooper 2010.137
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A square woven wool shawl features an ivory, star-shaped center radiating into four symmetrical sections. Primarily muted red, brown, blue, and green threads form dense, interweaving teardrop-shaped paisley patterns. Stylized floral motifs create a wide border of repeating shapes around the edges. Multicolored fringe hangs from the top and bottom, framing the intricate layout.

Square shawl with Quarter Shawl Layout and Ivory Center

1848–51

Austria, England, France, or Scotland, 19th century

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