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Shawl (India)

This is a Shawl. It is dated ca. 1865 and we acquired it in 1967. Its medium is wool and its technique is tapestry weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Estate of Florence Choate. It is credited Gift of the Estate of Florence Choate.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 321.9 × 144.1 cm (10 ft. 6 3/4 in. × 56 3/4 in.)

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Shawl (India); wool; H x W: 321.9 × 144.1 cm (10 ft. 6 3/4 in. × 56 3/4 in.); Gift of the Estate of Florence Choate; 1967-28-1

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