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1968

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Shawl (India)

This is a Shawl. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1968. Its medium is cashmere wool. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Sarah S. Dennen. It is credited Gift of Sarah Dennen.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 78.7 × 261.6 cm (31 in. × 8 ft. 7 in.)

Cite this object as

Shawl (India); cashmere wool; H x W: 78.7 × 261.6 cm (31 in. × 8 ft. 7 in.); Gift of Sarah Dennen; 1968-5-1

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