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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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