Shawl

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Maker: India
Date: 1870s
Medium: Wool, patchwork of 2:2 twill weaves; embroidered in back, fishbone, and stem stitches; laid work and couching; main warp fringe
Dimensions: 205 × 203.6 cm (80 3/4 × 80 1/8 in.)
Place of origin: India
Held by: Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · Not on view
Credit line: Gift of Ella R. Sanford

Image: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0

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Maker: India
Date: 1870s
Medium: Wool, patchwork of 2:2 twill weaves; embroidered in back, fishbone, and stem stitches; laid work and couching; main warp fringe
Dimensions: 205 × 203.6 cm (80 3/4 × 80 1/8 in.)
Place of origin: India
Held by: Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · Not on view
Credit line: Gift of Ella R. Sanford

Image: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0