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The flowers displayed on this shawl have a painterly quality that is particular to 19th century French weaving. The configuration of the design, however, is reminiscent of Russian embroidery. These characteristics make it likely that this shawl was probably woven in France for the Russian market.
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Title: Shawl
Date: first quarter 19th century
Culture: French
Medium: wool
Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Tracy S. Voorhees, 1960
Object Number: 2009.300.3218
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