Collection Highlights
Mrs. Charles Walsh (nee Blood) dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.3.35.1
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Cashmere scarf: paisley
Object Number:
INV.11757
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
with fringe: 67 x 9 1/2 in. ( 170.2 x 24.1 cm )
Description:
Long black stole flanked with paisley ends; outer border composed of pieced embroidered squares of black, red, orange, blue, and beige fabric; multi-colored fringe on two short ends.
Gallery Label:
Shawls with black centers were popular in Great Britain after the death of Princess Charlotte in 1817.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
