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Mezzaro (shawl Or Headcovering) (Italy)

This is a Mezzaro (shawl or headcovering). It is dated 1800–1850 and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is cotton and its technique is printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Eleanor Garnier Hewitt and Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt, from the textile collection of Mrs. Abram Stevens Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 250 x 281.5 cm (98 7/16 x 110 13/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Small copper tag attached to one corner, stamped on one side: "Regie Gabelle," on the other side: "Merci Stran" with caduceus of Mercury, and eagle with "29" on breast. Same corner stamped: "Au Bon Marché voile de genes."

Cite this object as

Mezzaro (shawl Or Headcovering) (Italy); cotton; H x W: 250 x 281.5 cm (98 7/16 x 110 13/16 in.); Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt, from the textile collection of Mrs. Abram Stevens Hewitt; 1931-4-6

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