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1940

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2025

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Shawl (India)

This is a Shawl. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1940. Its medium is wool and its technique is tapestry weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Charles Suydam Cutting and Thomas Newman. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Charles Suydam Cutting.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 328 × 126 cm (10 ft. 9 1/8 in. × 49 5/8 in.)

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Shawl (India); wool; H x W: 328 × 126 cm (10 ft. 9 1/8 in. × 49 5/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. Charles Suydam Cutting; 1940-69-1

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