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Paisley Shawl
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| Accession #: | 2962.341 |
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| Title: | Paisley Shawl |
| Object Type: | Shawl |
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| Physical Description: | This black wool shawl has 20 red paisley motifs arranged radially. There is tied fringe on all four sides. |
| 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.By the 1880s, they were no longer a luxury item, but were desirable as decorating accessories. |
| Category: | Textiles |
| Dimensions: |
Object L x W 62 x 62"
fringe 4 1/2"
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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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