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Shawl

Indian (Kashmiri)
early 19th century
Object Place: Kashmir, Indian

Medium/Technique Wool twill tapestry
Dimensions 117 x 303 cm (46 1/16 x 119 5/16 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number26.251
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ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionShawl of wool twill tapestry with design in central field of overall diamond lattice pattern created with applied gold paste; crosswise border at each end with scattered floral motifs outlined in metallic gold.
ProvenanceDenman Waldo Ross Collection; Gift from Denman Waldo Ross to the MFA, December 2, 1926