Collection Highlights
Kerchief
Date:
1776-1777
Object Number:
1952.63
Medium:
Linen
SUPPORT THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Red shawl w/embroidered border and insert
Object Number:
1978.36
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Cashmere, wool
Dimensions:
with fringe: 54 1/2 x 55 1/2 in. ( 138.4 x 141 cm )
Description:
Square turnover shawl with wool bands with woven paisley design sewn to four edges of a red cashmere center; with large embroidered boteh or paisley motif inset in one corner and pieced, red silk borders with narrow fringe on all four sides.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this shawl belonged to the second Mrs. Millard Fillmore.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. F. Leighton Meserve
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
