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DEACESSIONED June 22, 2017
Shawl
Medium/Technique
1/3 Z twill patterned with supplementary continuous patterning wefts tied in 3/1 Z twill order; Warp: silk; main weft: wool; pattern wefts: wool
Dimensions
176 x 166 cm (69 5/16 x 65 3/8 in.); Legacy dimension: 1.66 x 1.76
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. LeBaron Russell Briggs, Jr.
Accession Number26.275
CollectionsFashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionThe forms of Kashmir weaving are reproduced in the design which has a circular medallion in the center, and quarter medallions in the corners. The ground is black, the design is woven with red, green, white and a little neutral yellow wool. The warp is black silk. Very worn and patched.