Center fragment of a Kashmir Shawl, mid 19th century

Description (Brief):

Center fragment of a Kashmir Shawl, mid 19th century. White center section of a woven twill tapestry shawl with an irregular 6" border pattern. 33" x 50".

Date Made: mid 19th century

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Kashmir

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Credit Line: Gift of Gracie K. Richards

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: TE.T02606.000Catalog Number: T2606Accession Number: 58385

Object Name: shawl fragment, Kashmir

Physical Description: woven twill tapestry (overall production method/technique)Measurements: overall: 50 in x 33 in; 127 cm x 83.82 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-58ea-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_621468

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