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Shawl
Indian (Kashmiri)
about 1850–70
Object Place: Kashmir, India
Medium/Technique
Wool; embroidered
Dimensions
Overall: 183cm (72 1/16in.)
Other: 183cm (72 1/16in.)
Other: 183cm (72 1/16in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Aimée and Miss Rosamond Lamb
Accession Number1975.752
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CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionSquare shawl of cashmere wool tapestry made in India for export. A solid blue central medallion with embroidered Indian or Indian-like inscription is surrounded by large square containing embroidered multicolored paisley design. Shawl is bordered with a wide band of paisley designs, a narrow band of pieced rectangular segments with floral decoration, and fringed edges.
ProvenanceGift from Miss Aimee and Miss Rosamond Lamb to the MFA, per A/D December 1975; ratified by V/C January 14, 1976