Typically French swirling shawl pattern in shades of red and violet, etc. with a small plain black area in the center.  The pattern is symmetrical and the pattern of the shawl can be divided into four quarters.  Narrow borders at each end in a patchwork of embroidered fabrics.
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circa 1865 <div style="display: none;">date QS:P571,+1865-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902</div>
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