Shawl

DateCa. 1800

MediumLinen, silk embroidery threads.

DimensionsOL: 156" OW: 13"

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Cora Ginsburg

Object number1989-439

DescriptionLong, narrow rectangular shawl of sheer cream linen, embroidered at each end with a bouquet of mauve, pink and blue flowers, tied together with a pink ribbon. Edges finished with green stitching and an inner border of wavy band with dots. Silk embroidery in chain stitches (tambour work.)