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1958

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2025

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Shawl (India)

This is a Shawl. It is dated 17th century and we acquired it in 1958. Its medium is cotton, silk and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

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Shawl (India); cotton, silk; 1958-105-1-b

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