Paisley shawl
1830-1880
Place madeEngland, Europe
orIndia, Asia
Cashmere, wool
Overall (With Fringe): 54 1/2 × 55 1/2 in. (138.4 × 141 cm)
Gift of Mrs. F. Leighton Meserve
1978.36
According to the accession records, this shawl belonged to the second Mrs. Millard Fillmore.
ClassificationsTEXTILES
DescriptionSquare turnover shawl with wool bands with woven paisley design sewn to four edges of a red cashmere center; with large embroidered boteh or paisley motif inset in one corner and pieced, red silk borders with narrow fringe on all four sides.Object NamePaisley shawl
