This charming shawl features embroidered fruiting and flowering vines, evoking the 18th-century embroidery found on bedcovers during that time in American history. While original embroidered textiles from this period are rare, many have been preserved in museums, with some repurposed to save the work of the artisans. The vines on this shawl were likely transferred from a set of bed curtains, reflecting the 19th-century Colonial Revival movement. This shawl is believed to be an heirloom of the Cabot family, who lived in Salem, Massachusetts around the time it was made in 1760. Made with 85% wool and 15% silk, this shawl measures 72'' x 22'' and should be dry cleaned.
