Collection Highlights
American Ornithology; or The Natural History of the Birds of the United States
Date:
1880
Object Number:
LIB.Y1808.W
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Shawl fragment
Object Number:
1973.51h
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 51 1/2 x 61 1/2 in. ( 130.8 x 156.2 cm )
Description:
Jaquard wool shawl fragment, primary hues of red, blue and purple; black florette center surrounded by boteh and plant design set in arabesque shapes; two selvege edges extant.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Alexander O. Vietor
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
