cover image: Shawl fragments

20.500.12592/wcht31

Shawl fragments

Research in Progress Very fine chevron twill in deep red. Narrow twill selvage with white silk warps.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
19th century
Dates
19th century
Format
Medium: wool, silk Technique: twill weave
Pages
H x W (a): 24.1 × 21.6 cm (9 1/2 × 8 1/2 in.) H x W (b): 45.1 × 4.4 cm (17 3/4 × 1 3/4 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1954-79-1-a,b
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/09860d5fe38420ef21fb079519b57b9c