A shawl of fine ivory pashmina embroidered in fine wools with arabesques, the corners worked with ogival flower filled medallions--60in square

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A shawl of fine ivory pashmina embroidered in fine wools with arabesques, the corners worked with ogival flower filled medallions--60in square

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Attached to the corner of this shawl is a note inscribed as follows: One of six shawls made for Queen Victoria (her Xmas Gifts Yearly) this one having a slight flaw was rejected. It was made in 1900. "A genuine cashmere Ring Shawl".

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