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1953

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2025

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Shawl Fragment

This is a Shawl fragment. It is dated 1800–1850 and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is silk, cotton and its technique is plain compound twill. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 80 × 20 cm (31 1/2 × 7 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Shawl Fragment; silk, cotton; H x W: 80 × 20 cm (31 1/2 × 7 7/8 in.); 1953-162-45

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