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Shawl

Object Name:
Shawl
Object ID:
1944.004.01
Place of Origin:
India
Date:
1845-1850
Description:
Shawl. Cream-colored camel's hair. Wool, challis plain weave. Embroidered with one 10" large Persian Pear paisley in each corner. 2" outer woven border. 3" embroidered border. Green selvage edges. 2" self-fringe on cut ends. Has Arabic signature (Persian).
Material:
Textile
Wool
Dimensions:
W-57 L-57 inches
Credit Line:
Gift of Eliza E. Gee
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