Collection Highlights
Group of Chicago Zouave Cadets
Date:
Object Number:
PR.049.FF.MIL.CHIZOU
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Paisley cashmere shawl
Object Number:
1950.282
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 113 x 58 in. ( 287 x 147.3 cm )
Description:
Jaquard woven paisley wool shawl on red ground with black center; elongated boteh, palmetto and floral design throughout with arabesque motif around the border; the design is worked in various shades of red, blue and green; the long edges have dark green selveges.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. George Edmund MacIlwain
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
