Paisley shawl
1840-1880
Cashmere
Overall: 74 x 76 in. ( 188 x 193 cm )
Gift of Mrs. F. Leighton Meserve
1978.39
ClassificationsTEXTILES
DescriptionHandmade square cashmere harlequin paisley shawl, red square at the center surrounded with an arabesque border in orange, red, blue and black, and consisting of opposing boteh enclosing an arabesque at the center, the outer edge of this motif gives an arabesque design, the multicolored outer border is a repetition of variously designed smaller arabesques.Object NamePaisley shawl
