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Shawl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Shawl by Anni Albers. Black and white triangular textile with intricate lace-like patterns on a solid black background. The textile has a scalloped edge around its perimeter. The patterns on the textile are dense and ornate. A small white rectangular label is on the right side. A small piece of paper is on the top left corner. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1870
Medium
silk, cotton
Culture
Belgian
Dimensions
600 × 484 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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