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Shawl (India), 1800–1850

This is a Shawl. It is dated 1800–1850 and we acquired it in 1974. Its medium is cotton and its technique is buttonhole, satin and stem stitches on plain weave; deflected element work. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Harry T. Peters.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 286 x 94.5 cm (9 ft. 4 5/8 in. x 37 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Shawl (India), 1800–1850; cotton; H x W: 286 x 94.5 cm (9 ft. 4 5/8 in. x 37 3/16 in.); 1974-8-17

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