1019
Shawl
1875 Approximate
Material: textile. Size: 21" W. x 116" L. Description: red wool - closely knitted crochet work - 4 3/4" W. fringe with two inches of intricate tied work between fringe and scarf.
Note with scarf: "This scarf belonged to Mr. B. F. Lewis and was worn by him during cold weather. Worn during the 1880s. Crocheted by Mary Eaton Lewis, his wife, parent of Esther Everett and Billy Everett." (Scarf looks much newer than 1880s.)