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Shawl (fragment)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular fabric with a black border on all sides. The fabric has a repeating pattern of interlocking black and white curved lines. The fabric appears to have a subtle wavy texture, with some areas slightly raised or lowered. The background behind the fabric is white. A small white text in the bottom-left corner. Black border thicker at bottom than on other sides .

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Cotton
Dimensions
333 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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