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Unknown Maker, Indian

Shawl

Maker

Unknown Maker, Indian

Culture

Indian, Kashmiri

Title

Shawl

Year

ca. 1815

Medium

  • Goat fleece

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Goat fleece

Materials

pashmina

Geography

Place Made: Kashmir

Dimensions

Length: 295.9 cm (116 1/2 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich

Object Number

55.331

Type

  • Textiles

Publications

  • Journal

Manual / Issue 8: Give and Take

Exhibition History

What's in a Name? The Paisley Pattern in Kashmir Shawls
Nov 05, 2004 – Feb 13, 2005
The Kashmir Shawl
Dec 13, 1996 – Mar 02, 1997
The Kashmir Shawl
Jan 04, 1991 – Mar 31, 1991
Shawl Exhibition. March 1982.
Mar 01, 1982 – Mar 01, 1982

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Unknown Maker, Indian
Shawl, ca. 1815
Goat fleece
Length: 295.9 cm (116 1/2 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.331

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