cover image: Shawl

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Shawl

Research in Progress Shawl with large-scale leaves. Center in light green with repeated almond shapes in pairs surrounded by floral elements. Center enframed by four outer borders of varying widths. Predominantly red and green.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
1830–1850
Dates
1830–1850
Format
Medium: wool Technique: twill tapestry weave, pieced Label: wool twill tapestry, pieced together
Pages
H x W: 265 × 126 cm (8 ft. 8 5/16 in. × 49 5/8 in.)
Place Discussed
India for European market
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1966-18-3
Rights
Gift of Ruth R. Goddard
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/668b81d6ad0f0d539785a40b12c88ad9