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Written by: Isabella MoreauContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Asian Art · Catalogue no. 207401
IndiaLong Shawl
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | India |
|---|---|
| Date | 1855/65 |
| Culture / Origin | India |
| Medium | Wool, patchwork of double interlocking 2:2 'S' twill tapestry weaves; center of 2:2 'S' twill weave; embroidered in satin, surface satin, and stem stitches; "Harlequin" tabs of pieced 2:2 twill weaves; embroidered in flat, satin, surface satin, and stem stitches; laid work and couching; warp fringe |
| Dimensions | 333.4 × 144.4 cm (131 1/4 × 56 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Textile |
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