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Paisley Shawl
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| Accession #: | 1627.5 |
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| Title: | Paisley Shawl |
| Object Type: | Shawl |
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| Physical Description: | This predominant colors in this paisley wool shawl are with teal accents and a cream element at the center. Two edges are selvage edges, and two edges are fringed. |
| 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. |
| Category: | Textiles |
| Dimensions: |
Object L x W 68 x 65" (fringed edge to fringe edge)
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| Materials/Techniques: |
wool (textile) (Material)
woven (Technique)
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| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. T. Mack Orr |
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