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1969

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Shawl (India), 19th century

This is a Shawl. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is wool, silk, metallic thread. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 103 × 108 cm (40 9/16 × 42 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Shawl (India), 19th century; wool, silk, metallic thread; H x W: 103 × 108 cm (40 9/16 × 42 1/2 in.); 1969-1-3

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