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Shawl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Shawl by Adele Miele, square textile with a central design of repeating teardrop shapes in red, green, and beige on a brown background. The teardrops have intricate patterns within. A border surrounds the design. The textile has black tassels along the bottom edge. The background behind the textile is beige.

Artwork details

Date:
1860–65
Medium:
wool
Culture:
probably British
Dimensions:
582 × 625 px
Museum record:
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