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Neckerchief

United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (“Shakers”)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beige fabric with red stripes, folded diagonally. Rectangular shape. Red stripes are in a plaid pattern. The fabric appears to be made of a lightweight material, possibly cotton or linen. The edges are rough and uneven, suggesting a handmade or homemade item. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1868
Medium:
Cotton, woven
Culture:
American, Shaker
Dimensions:
466 × 624 px
Museum record:
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