- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- Walker, Madam C.J., American, 1867 - 1919
- Owned by
- Walker, Madam C.J., American, 1867 - 1919
- Date
- ca. 1912
- Medium
- silk
- Dimensions
- H x W: 76 x 72 in. (193 x 182.9 cm) [including fringe]
- Description
- Large square cream silk shawl edged with an intricate fringe & tassels. There is intricate twining floral embroidery throughout in matching cream colored thread. The fringe is knotted is an intricate pattern, creating long tassels. There is a double row of shorter fringe at the base of the tassels. There are several stains and two tears in the fabric.
- Classification
- Clothing - Fashion and Historical
- Type
- shawls
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of A'Lelia Bundles / Madam Walker Family Archives
- Object number
- 2013.153.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




