Shawl
DateCa. 1800
OriginEngland
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.)1720-1750
1720-1750
ca. 1790
1780-1790
ca. 1790
Early 18th C.
1710-1740