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Shawl

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1853

GUSN

GUSN-28395

Description

This white crepe shawl is embroidered in white and has a wide fringe.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shawls
crepe (textile)
embroidery (visual works)
Shawl

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

69 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. C.H. St. John

Accession Number

1918.1253

Date

ca. 1853 (see provenance notes)

Places

Kolkata (West Bengal, India)

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