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Shawl Fragments (India), 19th century

This is a Shawl fragments. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1968. Its medium is wool, silk and its technique is double-interlocked 2/2 twill tapestry; chain stitch embroidery. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W (a): 9 x 45.7 cm (3 9/16 x 18 in.) H x W (b): 8 x 95.3 cm (3 1/8 x 37 1/2 in.) H x W (c): 9 x 51.4 cm (3 9/16 x 20 1/4 in.) H x W (d): 9 x 95.3 cm (3 9/16 x 37 1/2 in.)

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Shawl Fragments (India), 19th century; wool, silk; H x W (a): 9 x 45.7 cm (3 9/16 x 18 in.) H x W (b): 8 x 95.3 cm (3 1/8 x 37 1/2 in.) H x W (c): 9 x 51.4 cm (3 9/16 x 20 1/4 in.) H x W (d): 9 x 95.3 cm (3 9/16 x 37 1/2 in.); 1968-23-1-a/d

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