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1901

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1927

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Shawl (China)

This is a Shawl. It is dated 20th century and we acquired it in 1927. Its medium is silk and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Charles Hendricks. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Charles Hendricks.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 211 x 210 cm (6 ft. 11 1/16 in. x 6 ft. 10 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Shawl (China); silk; Warp x Weft: 211 x 210 cm (6 ft. 11 1/16 in. x 6 ft. 10 11/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Charles Hendricks; 1927-10-1

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