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Shawl

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1855-1860

GUSN

GUSN-40637

Description

No description

Details

Descriptive Terms

shawls
embroidering
tapestry (process)
twill
wool (textile)
Women's clothing
Wool
Twill
Tapestry Weave
Embroidered
SHAWL

Inscription

Embroidered signature - Indian.

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

India

Dimensions

87 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Frederic A. Turner

Accession Number

1940.565

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