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1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1952

  • We acquired this object.

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Shawl Border (India)

This is a Shawl border. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is wool and its technique is interlocking twill tapestry weave; free shuttle detail. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mr. and Mrs. G. Glen Gould. It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. G. Glen Gould.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 5 × 36.5 cm (1 15/16 × 14 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Shawl Border (India); wool; H x W: 5 × 36.5 cm (1 15/16 × 14 3/8 in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. G. Glen Gould; 1952-105-69

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