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Paisley Shawl
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| Accession #: | 2436.5 |
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| Title: | Paisley Shawl |
| Object Type: | Shawl |
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| Physical Description: | This woven paisley shawl has a black center medallion. There is a decorative border on two sides and it is fringed. The fabric appears to be wool, or possibly a blend of silk and wool. |
| 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 in the early 1800s. By the 1880s, they were no longer a luxury item, but were desirable as decorating accessories. |
| Category: | Textiles |
| Dimensions: |
Object L x W 73 x 73" (without fringe)
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| Materials/Techniques: |
wool (textile) (Material)
woven (Technique)
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| Credit Line: | Gift of Ruth Harber, 1976 |
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