A red square shawl with a symmetrical design radiating toward each corner from a central black field. Four waterdrop shapes extend diagonally out from center with an intricate red patterned border lined with purple. The drops are filled with two curled plants like fiddlehead ferns, curled inward forming a heart-like shape and topped with a floral bouquet. The central black field is a diamond with inwardly curved sides with a gold leaf at each point. A bright pale-yellow border surrounds the black field forming a stylized cross. The water drops are replicated in pairs in smaller form on all four sides. The drops rounded edge faces the center and the pair is angled outward forming a V. They are also bordered by a bright pale yellow which stands out brilliantly against the primarily red design. Swirling patterns in shades of red, yellow, violet, and green, with minute floral elements are used as pattern filler. Exterior border of teardrop shapes surrounded by multicolored squares; red, blue, black, white, pink, yellow, green.

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Shawl

This is a Shawl. It is dated ca. 1860. Its medium is cashmere and its technique is 2/2 twill with discontinuous wefts (tapestry) with double-interlocking; embroidered borders. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Most shawls involve the work of many hands. Some are woven by multiple weavers, while others combine techniques. This shawl employs both weaving and embroidery, each executed by a specialist craftsman.

This object was bequest of Harmon H. Goldstone. It is credited Bequest of Harmon H. Goldstone.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 208 x 207 cm (81 7/8 x 81 1/2 in.)

It is inscribed

Embroidered near two opposite corners are the number 17.

Cite this object as

Shawl; cashmere; H x W: 208 x 207 cm (81 7/8 x 81 1/2 in.); Bequest of Harmon H. Goldstone; 2002-2-1

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Paisley.

Short URL http://cprhw.tt/o/2DPGK/
Accession Number 2002-2-1
Object ID 18696111