Collection Highlights
Noah's ark
1850-1900
1956.101
Wood, paint
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Luce Center
Cashmere scarf: paisley
Object name
Cashmere scarf: paisley
Date
1820-1840
Medium
Wool
Dimensions
with fringe: 67 x 9 1/2 in. ( 170.2 x 24.1 cm )
Description
Long black stole flanked with paisley ends; outer border composed of pieced embroidered squares of black, red, orange, blue, and beige fabric; multi-colored fringe on two short ends.
Object Number
INV.11757
Gallery Label
Shawls with black centers were popular in Great Britain after the death of Princess Charlotte in 1817.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
