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Shawl (Kerchief)
1816-1899
Description
A triangular shawl made of taupe twill-weave silk. Hemmed on all three sides. Also called a "Fichu"
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Materials
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1994.0107.082
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Eleanor A. Murphey in memory of Henry H. and Maria M. Albertson
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Object Number
1994.0107.082
Object Name
Shawl (Kerchief)
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Date
1816-1899
Materials
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (twill)
Dimensions (inches)
30 (W) x 72 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
75 (W) x 183 (L)
Measurement Notes
Triangular 187 centimeters on longest arm, 109 on both short arms.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Thesis: Eisenbarth, Erin. 2002 Plain and peculiar: a case study of nineteenth-century Quaker clothing. 134 M.A. University of Delaware Winterthur Program in Early American Culture
• pg 131Thesis: Eisenbarth, Erin. 2002 Plain and peculiar: a case study of nineteenth-century Quaker clothing. 134 M.A. University of Delaware Winterthur Program in Early American Culture
• pg 42-44