The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of September 11, 2026

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

Twill (Z) weave ground with supplementary weft pattern twill (S) weave; silk; wefts interlaced on back

Overall: 262.3 x 83.8 cm (103 1/4 x 33 in.)

Gift of Arlene C. Cooper 2008.220

Location: Not on view

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https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2008.220