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Shawl

(English, founded 1875)
1920s
Object PlaceLondon, England
Medium/TechniqueSilk sheer-tabby dyed with gold-colored and painted metal thread brocade, metal snaps, and padded ornaments
Dimensions219.7 x 92 cm (86 1/2 x 36 1/4 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Amos N. Wilder
Accession number1986.231
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenancePurchased by Ward Dick Kerlin, father of Catherine Kerlin Wilder (Mrs. Amos N. Wilder), in the 1920's. Amos Wilder is the brother of American playwright Thorton Wilder.
Epitaphios
18th century
Woman's evening dress
Cristóbal Balenciaga
Autumn/Winter 1963–64
Neckband
Early 20th century
Neckband
early 20th century
Evening dress
about 1915
First quarter 20th century
Neckband
Early 20th century
Neckband
Late 19th century
a-c
Hattie Carnegie
about 1938
Wedding ensemble
Mary Ruby
1908; remade 1933