Shawl

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Maker: India
Date: 1801/50
Medium: Wool, pieced twill weaves; embroidered in back, buttonhole, fishbone, satin, and stem stitches; laid work and couching; main warp fringe
Dimensions: 267.6 × 145.2 cm (105 3/8 × 57 1/4 in.)
Place of origin: India
Held by: Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · Not on view
Credit line: Bequest of Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Ryerson

Image: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0

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Maker: India
Date: 1801/50
Medium: Wool, pieced twill weaves; embroidered in back, buttonhole, fishbone, satin, and stem stitches; laid work and couching; main warp fringe
Dimensions: 267.6 × 145.2 cm (105 3/8 × 57 1/4 in.)
Place of origin: India
Held by: Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · Not on view
Credit line: Bequest of Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Ryerson

Image: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0