Collection Highlights
Astor House
Date:
ca.1853-1859
Object Number:
PR.020.65.1
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Paisley shawl
Object Number:
INV.12120
Date:
1850-1875
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 136 x 66 in. ( 345.4 x 167.6 cm )
Description:
Handmade wool harlequin paisley shawl, red rectangular center with foliate tendrils at each corner, the surrounding ground has a pattern of interlaced boteh in blue, purple, red and yellow, the long selvage sides have narrow floral borders.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
