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1955

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Mezzaro (shawl Or Headcovering) (Italy)

This is a Mezzaro (shawl or headcovering). It was manufactured by Luigi Testori. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1955. Its medium is cotton and its technique is block printed. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Richard Cranch Greenleaf (American, 1887–1961).

Its dimensions are

H x W: 268 x 268 cm (105 1/2 x 105 1/2 in.)

It has the following markings

Stamped on bottom: F.ca Di Luigi Testori Sampierdarena. Premiato del 1846.

Cite this object as

Mezzaro (shawl Or Headcovering) (Italy); Manufactured by Luigi Testori; cotton; H x W: 268 x 268 cm (105 1/2 x 105 1/2 in.); 1955-98-2

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