Pieced Twill Tapestry Square Kashmir Shawl, mid19th century

Description (Brief):

Pieced Twill Tapestry Square Kashmir Shawl, mid 19th century. Twill tapestry woven in segments and then pieced together. Elaborate cone/buta/paisley pattern with a small, star-shaped solid black center. Embroidered borders. 78" square.

Description (Brief)

Given by Gracie K. Richards, Washington, DC in 1915.

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.T02601.000Catalog Number: T2601Accession Number: 58385

Object Name: shawl, kashmir

Physical Description: twill tapestry weave; embroidered (overall production method/technique)Measurements: overall: 78 in x 78 in; 198.12 cm x 198.12 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-6937-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_621476

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