1812 History
Shawl
Description
Sponsors
1812 History
Department of Canadian Heritage This item is a part of the 1812 History digitization project. This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy.
Media Type
Object
Description
Fine white linen shawl, embroidered in white silk, with white silk fringe around all four sides.
Made From Flax Grown on Family Farm of John Butler. It has been suggested that it was worn at a Butler family wedding in 1800.
Dimensions
Width: 120 cm
Length: 120 cm
Local identifier
981.7.1
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
Contact
Niagara Historical Society Museum
Email:contact@niagarahistorical.museum
Website:
http://www.niagarahistorical.museum/

Agency street/mail address:

43 Castlereagh Street

P.O. Box 208

Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

L0S 1J0

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Department of Canadian Heritage This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage
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Shawl


Fine white linen shawl, embroidered in white silk, with white silk fringe around all four sides.
Made From Flax Grown on Family Farm of John Butler. It has been suggested that it was worn at a Butler family wedding in 1800.