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Golden red paisley shawl.
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| Accession #: | 2962.344 |
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| Title: | Golden red paisley shawl. |
| Object Type: | Shawl |
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| Physical Description: | The predominant colors in this quilt are golden red and pink. The red center is surrounded by a large paisley design. the long edges are selvage edges; the short edges have an extra border margin and remnants of fringe. There is a large stain. |
| Description: | Handwoven wool shawls from the Kashmir Valley were highly prized in England and France during the 18th century. British and French weavers copied them, although they continued to be made in India. These pieces became known as "paisley" shawls when weavers in Paisley, Scotland, increased production by using a Jacquard mechanism on their looms. The shape of the shawls changed over time with fashion. Shawls were square-shaped, folded in half and worn as triangles in the 1820s; in the 1840s they became quite long, so they could be wrapped around crinolines. By the 1880s, they were no longer a luxury item, but were desirable as decorating accessories. |
| Category: | Textiles |
| Dimensions: |
Object L x W 114 x 57" without fringe
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| Materials/Techniques: |
woven (Technique)
wool (Material)
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| Credit Line: | Museum Transfer, Fort Wright Historical Museum, 1983 |
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