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Scarf (probably England)

This is a Scarf. It is dated 1920–29 and we acquired it in 1990. Its technique is hand-painted using batik process on plain weave foundation; dots in border probably printed. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Mrs. L.W. Williams.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 84 x 84.5 cm (33 1/16 x 33 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Scarf (probably England); Warp x Weft: 84 x 84.5 cm (33 1/16 x 33 1/4 in.); Gift of Mrs. L.W. Williams; 1990-8-2

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