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Square (rumal) (India)

This is a Square (rumal). It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1977. Its medium is silk, cotton, metallic thread. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Ms. Margaret Spader.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 81.5 × 81.5 cm (32 1/16 × 32 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Square (rumal) (India); silk, cotton, metallic thread; H x W: 81.5 × 81.5 cm (32 1/16 × 32 1/16 in.); 1977-58-2

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