Antique 1830-40 Impressive Silk Polychrome Brocade Large Shawl

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Impressive fine and light brocaded large antique shawl, dating to the second quarter of the 19thc. Technical marvel of textile weaving with the fine brocade seeming to float on the sheer black silk ground. With red ground border on four sides with fringe. In excellent antique condition. Essential period accessory.

Measures approximately 68″ x 70″ with 3″ fringe.