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Shawl

German
late 19th to early 20th century
Object Place: German

Medium/Technique Cotton warp and linen weft; weft-faced plain weave; block printed on both sides
Dimensions 96" x 46" (243.8 x 116.8 cm.)
Credit Line The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number49.535
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionFine wool shawl with cotton warps, block-printed on both sides in a design to imitate a Saltillo serape with bright synthetic colors. Eight-pointed star in the center. Added cotton knotted fringe