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Square Shawl

A work made of wool, patchwork of 2:2 's' twill weaves; embroidered in flat, satin, and stem stitches; laid work and couching; main warp fringe.
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  • A work made of wool, patchwork of 2:2 's' twill weaves; embroidered in flat, satin, and stem stitches; laid work and couching; main warp fringe.

Date:

1870s

Artist:

India

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Culture

Islamic

Title

Square Shawl

Place

India (Object made in)

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Made 1870–1879

Medium

Wool, patchwork of 2:2 'S' twill weaves; embroidered in flat, satin, and stem stitches; laid work and couching; main warp fringe

Dimensions

200 × 211.7 cm (78 3/4 × 83 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Warren B. Brown

Reference Number

1954.102

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