Collections record Beta
Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Shawl
Object Number
1941-05-31
Description
Wool shawl, small black center panel with paisley design creating an irregular shape; body of shawl an elaborate paisley design - magenta pink main color with green, blue, red, and yellow; seam down center of shawl; two borders - bottom on is paisley design but fabric flattened or emphasized to create depth to design; multicolored fringe on all four sides; some type of signature stitched into center of black panel in white thread; linen tag sewn into one corner, written in black ink "Mrs. Mendenhall"
Category
Date Made
ca. 1840-1860
Dimensions
76" long x 73" wide
Materials
Social Tags (experimental)