Shawl
Not on view
Empire style favored the cotton or mull dress, often sheer and invariably light in weight. In order for this garment to serve year-round, it had to be modified by layering. The popularity of the Kashmir shawl--and its European and Scottish copies--in the early years of the nineteenth century not only preserved decorum with these delicate dresses, but also protected the wearers from chill weather.
This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.
This artwork is meant to be viewed from right to left. Scroll left to view more.
