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Shawl

Object/Artifact

Long rectangular stole of fine white India muslin, white cotton Chikan (Indian) embroidery of strongly stylized buta forms at each end. These have small tips. It has a good amount of drawn thread work, well-executed, including around the 4 edges. 106” x 34.5”

G2013.030

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1828

shawl

muslin

India muslin

cotton

Chikan

embroidery

hand stitched

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