Shawl

1875 - 1900

  • Titles Shawl (Descriptive)
  • Medium silk, net
  • Dimensions Overall: 23 x 82 in. (58.4 x 208.3 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Helen Benedict Byrd in honor of Martha Milner Benedict, 1986.1008
  • Work Type shawl
  • Classification Costume

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