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Shawl (India)

This is a Shawl. We acquired it in 1980. Its medium is wool and its technique is twill tapestry [2/2 (s) twill, single interlock] with embroidery. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. John Rolph. It is credited Bequest of Dorothy Franklin Rolph.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 205.7 × 213.4 cm (6 ft. 9 in. × 7 ft.)

Cite this object as

Shawl (India); wool; H x W: 205.7 × 213.4 cm (6 ft. 9 in. × 7 ft.); Bequest of Dorothy Franklin Rolph; 1980-38-4

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