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1951

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Shawl (Switzerland)

This is a Shawl. It is dated 19th–20th century and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is cotton and its technique is block-printed on plain weave, hand-painted details. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Frances Morris.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 127.6 x 132.7 cm (50 1/4 x 52 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Shawl (Switzerland); cotton; H x W: 127.6 x 132.7 cm (50 1/4 x 52 1/4 in.); Gift of Frances Morris; 1951-111-3

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