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Shawl

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1910-1925

GUSN

GUSN-53153

Description

Bright red herringbone twill (originally a cream shawl); fringed warp ends.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shawls
twill
wool (textile)
weaving
herringbone
Women's clothing
Wool
Twill
Woven
Herringbone
SHAWL

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

India

Dimensions

64.5 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1942.778

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