Shawl
Shawl

Shawl

Object number
FIC.2014.315
Date
19th century
Description
Yellowed muslin shawl embroidered with small chain stitch embroidered with small a small floral pattern. Three edges finished with 1/2 in. wide hems. One edge selvage. Shawl pieced from two separate parts: 24 1/4 x 40 3/4 in. and 12 3/4 x 20 3/4 in. Hand stitched. Top taken fro be selvage edge. The small scale pattern and fine muslin suggest early 19th century. 
Materials
muslin
Credit Line
Newport Historical Society Collection
Object Type
shawls