Shawl fragment
1840-1880
Place madeIndia, Asia
Wool
Overall: 120 x 53 3/4 in. ( 304.8 x 136.5 cm )
Gift of Mrs. Alexander O. Vietor
1973.51d
DescriptionHandwoven and embroidered wool pieced harlequin paisley shawl fragment, in red, blue, purple, yellow, white and black; black center with letters or symbols embroidered to one side, field of boteh and plant motif throughout interlaced with root design running the length of the shawl; warp ends are pieced and embroidered, and have multicolored fringe, selvege edges.ClassificationsTEXTILES
