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Collection Record Detail

Object Name

Shawl

Object Number

1954-10-8

Description

Wool shawl; black center; two panels along border; top is colorful paisley design (3 3/4" high); bottom panel is solid blocks of different colored fabric sewn together and then embroidered over in paisley designs; also an embroidered border along bottom of black center panel; in one corner is some kind of signature in white but difficult to read; on one side of shawl two sides of border show front side white other two sides show underside; shawl meant to be worn like a triangle

Comment

Belonged to Juliette Weed Benton, grandmother of donor; shawl given to Benton on her golden wedding anniversary, October 3, 1882