Former owner
Sarah Maria (Brett) Davis
1836 - 1920
Paisley shawl
1850-1875
Wool, cashmere
Overall: 68 x 68 in. ( 172.7 x 172.7 cm )
Gift of Mrs. Samuel L. Weisbrod
1949.117
According to the accession records, the donor's mother, Sarah Maria (Brett) Davis (1836-1920), wore this shawl to the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia.
Markingsembroidered: at center: ". . . J J E . . . "
ClassificationsTEXTILES
DescriptionSquare paisley shawl with pieced woolen center; radial design in red, light blue, white, black, lavender and green, with solid black center and border with stylized flowers repeated on either side of an undulating line; pieced outer border composed of embroidered rectangles of black, red, green, blue, yellow, and white cashmere fabric; fringe on all four sides.Object NamePaisley shawl
