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Paisley Shawl
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| Accession #: | 1925.1 |
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| Title: | Paisley Shawl |
| Object Type: | Shawl |
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| Physical Description: | This multi-colored paisley shawl is predominantly in shades of red with teal accents and a bright red element at center. The edge finishes are worn, but evidently two edges were selvage finished and two edges are knotted fringe. The fiber is unidentified, but the fabric could possibly be 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 74 1/2 x 72"
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| Materials/Techniques: |
wool (textile) (Material)
woven (Technique)
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| Credit Line: | Gift of Austin Corbin Estate |
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