Shawl
Item
Title
Shawl
Description
Black cashmere shawl; black floral embroidery on one corner; black silk fringe; 55 inches by 57 inches.
This shawl was originally white when it was made in the early 19th century. It yellowed and was subsequently dyed black.
The first image shows the front. The second image shows the square fold of the shawl.
This shawl was originally white when it was made in the early 19th century. It yellowed and was subsequently dyed black.
The first image shows the front. The second image shows the square fold of the shawl.
Date
1800-1850
Source
Donor: Schmitt
Is Part Of
Identifier
Object ID #1971.127
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Rights
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
Subject
Clothing and dress
Type
Still Image
Format
Still Shot
Collection
Citation
“Shawl,” Mount Mary University Digital Collections, accessed July 18, 2026, https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/5012.