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Materials: Hand-woven silk twill,
magenta, black and silver thread, gold metallic thread wraps the silk
tassel fringe.
Provenance: From a prominent mid 19th
century Albany, NY family.
Condition: Very Good to Excellent. There
is a pea sized hole next to a crude 1" repair. No stains or fading.
Measurements: 41" x 46.5"
Comments: The twill weave and
exceptionally soft silk gives this shawl a sumptuous feel and drape. The
sophisticated geometric weave pattern and the metallic wrapped fringe
suggest a middle Eastern country of origin. Colors are vibrant. This
shawl was probably purchased on a mid-19th century grand tour. A
wonderful textile.
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