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Paisley Shawl
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| Accession #: | 1136.21 |
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| Title: | Paisley Shawl |
| Object Type: | Shawl |
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| Physical Description: | This square-shaped woven shawl has stripes with paisley motifs. The fabrics are predominantly brown and rust with some green. the fabric appears to be a fine wool, possibly a silk blend. |
| 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. Family history states that this shawl belonged to Adelia Walker Harlow (1834-1806), who lived in Peru, Oxford County, Maine, her entire life. Her nephew brought the shawl to Spokane around 1910. |
| Category: | Textiles |
| Dimensions: |
Object L x W 66 x 65" (without fringe)
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| Materials/Techniques: |
wool (textile) (Material)
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| Credit Line: | Gift of Alma C. Walker, 1919 |
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