Collection Highlights
Kast
Date:
1675-1690
Object Number:
1941.914
Medium:
Walnut, walnut veneer, elm, oak, ebony
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Red shawl w/applique work
Object Number:
1978.38
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
overall (with fringe): 75 x 70 in. ( 190.5 x 177.8 cm )
Description:
Machine woven nearly square red wool paisley shawl with fringe on all sides; pattern of vertical and horizontal rows of medallions in black, white, yellow and red, medallions designed to resemble a shield.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. F. Leighton Meserve
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
