cover image: Shawl fragment

Shawl fragment

Research in Progress Shawl fragment embroidered in multicolored wool, divided into sections, and filled with elongated paisley motifs.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
mid
Dates
mid- 19th century
Format
Medium: wool Technique: embroidered on twill weave Label: wool embroidery on wool 2/2 twill weave
Pages
H x W: 87 × 73 cm (34 1/4 × 28 3/4 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1961-109-4
Rights
Gift of Mrs. John Rolph, from the collection of her sister, Mrs. Evsei Beloussoff, and in her memory
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/9baecaef96880bf472258b831c638bf4