Mourning Shawl
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Eliza Wadsworth
(American, 1850 - 1922)
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Date1850-1875
MediumHand-stitched wool and silk
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width ): 55 1/4 x 53 3/4in. (140.3 x 136.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Emory Robotham
Object number2001.130.6
DescriptionBlack twill-woven wool/silk (bombazine) shawl edged with a three-inch wide black silk ribbon. The ribbon is placed along two contiguous edges of the shawl "front" and along the other two contiguous edges of the shawl "back," so that when the shawl is folded diagonally the ribbon shows on all edges.
Status
Not on view
