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
Topic
Business
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Women
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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a85bb254-3dfa-4ced-8435-471948e39265

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