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Shawl (India)

This is a Shawl. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1980. Its medium is wool and its technique is 2/2 (s-spun) twill tapestry, embroidery. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. John Rolph. It is credited Bequest of Dorothy Franklin Rolph.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 209.6 × 204.5 cm (6 ft. 10 1/2 in. × 6 ft. 8 1/2 in.)

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Shawl (India); wool; H x W: 209.6 × 204.5 cm (6 ft. 10 1/2 in. × 6 ft. 8 1/2 in.); Bequest of Dorothy Franklin Rolph; 1980-38-3

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