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Shawl (India)

This is a Shawl. It is dated 1800–1825 and we acquired it in 1954. Its medium is wool and its technique is tapestry weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 302 x 135 cm (9 ft. 10 7/8 in. x 53 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Shawl (India); wool; H x W: 302 x 135 cm (9 ft. 10 7/8 in. x 53 1/8 in.); 1954-24-1

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