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1901

  • Work on this object began.

1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1952

  • We acquired this object.

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Shawl Fragment (India)

This is a Shawl fragment. It is dated 1901–25 and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is wool and its technique is interlocking twill tapestry weave, free shuttle detail. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mr. and Mrs. G. Glen Gould. It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. G. Glen Gould.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 12 × 6 cm (4 3/4 × 2 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Shawl Fragment (India); wool; H x W: 12 × 6 cm (4 3/4 × 2 3/8 in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. G. Glen Gould; 1952-105-77

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