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Shawl
Black silk shawl with large scale floral design; hand-painted design of 4 pink roses, one in each corner of shawl; they have magenta details and shading on petals and 4 leaves extending outwards; the leaves are long and bright green with a split turquoise and orange center; the design is almost cartoonish; turquoise border around entire shawl; along edge is black diamond double knot fringe, 16 inches long.
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Shawl
Black silk shawl embroidered with multi-colored flowers and 4 very large magenta roses at the corners; 15" deep hand-knotted fringe; 59 inches by 56 inches.
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Shawl
Black silk shawl; multicolored floral, bird, and butterfly embroidery, with red, white, and green as dominant colors; 9 inch long macrame fringe; 58 inches by 58 inches.
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Shawl
Black crepe shawl; white satin stitch floral embroidery throughout; 49 inches by 51 inches; 19 inch long white silk fringe with 7 rows of knots before it is left free to hang.
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Shawl
Black cotton net Assuit shawl with sterling silver geometric designs; 36.5 inches by 88 inches.
Purchased in Egypt, likely during the donor's trip there with her family in 1926.
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Shawl
Multicolored paisley jacquard wool shawl; predominantly red with green, yellow gold, light blue, and black; 8 inch by 8 inch black center; two sides have black fringe; 71 inches by 72 inches.
From donor's maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Wayne Sawyer, who was part of the Crafts family from Vermont. Shawl was manufactured in Paisley, Scotland and imported by Lewis Jones, importer of fine shawls. First owner of the shawl was Mrs. Chapman Crafts.
The first two images show the front and the third image shows the back. -
Shawl
Multicolored paisley jacquard woven wool shawl; aqua, red, green, gold, pink, and black; sunburst-shaped red central medallion; 60.5 inches by 136.5 inches.
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Shawl
Red paisley wool shawl; design in red, yellow-orange, gray, and black; asymmetrical black central medallion measures 15 inches by 10 inches; 61 inches by 120 inches; bright colors appear to be aniline dyes.
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Shawl
Black wool shoulder shawl; multicolored jacquard edges; 5 inches wide with self-fringe; embroidered flowers in red and green above edges; shawl is figured so both right side of edges shown when worn; 59.5 inches by 59.5 inches; English or Scottish origin.
The first two images show the front, the third image is a detail shot of a corner, and the fourth image shows the shawl on a form. -
Cocktail dress
Black rayon and sequin cocktail dress; dutch collar; 5 seams extending from center front neck outwards to waist before turning into pleats; additional small pleat on either side near side seam; black sequins mimic the shape of a bolero jacket, rounded at the front and extending down the long sleeves, with the hem being the faux "hem"; 1.5 inch wide cuffs made of self-fabric; 22.5 inch long center back zipper closure; collar connects to itself in back with hook and eye; above the knee length. Tag: "Geoffrey Beene, New York". -
Stole C hanging
C. Black chenille stole; 18 inch long chenille fringe.
Worn with dress (Object ID #1985.263.a). Another stole (Stole B, Object ID #1985.263.b) is also part of this outfit.
Worn by Mona von Bismarck. -
Stole B hanging
B. Black chenille stole; crochet type; 8 inch long chenille fringe.
Worn with dress (Object ID #1985.263.a). Another stole (Stole C, Object ID #1985.263.c) is also part of this outfit.
Worn by Mona von Bismarck. -
Blouse
Pink and black silk broadcloth blouse; shirt style; rolled pointed collar; long set-in sleeves.
Worn by Mona von Bismarck. -
Dress with stole C from front
A. Black chenille dress; chemise style; round neckline; long sleeves; black silk underdress with beige organza under neckline. C. Black chenille stole; 18 inch long chenille fringe.
Another stole (Stole B, Object ID #1985.263.b) is also part of this outfit.
Worn by Mona von Bismarck. -
Dress with stole B from front
A. Black chenille dress; chemise style; round neckline; long sleeves; black silk underdress with beige organza under neckline. B. Black chenille stole; crochet type; 8 inch long chenille fringe.
Another stole (Stole C, Object ID #1985.263.c) is also part of this outfit.
Worn by Mona von Bismarck. -
Dress and stoles
A. Black chenille dress; chemise style; round neckline; long sleeves; black silk underdress with beige organza under neckline.
Worn with either of two black chenille stoles, stole B (Object ID #1985.263.b) or stole C (Object ID #1985.263.c).
Worn by Mona von Bismarck.