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Shawl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Large rectangular shawl with a cream-colored background and green floral pattern; green border and fringe. The shawl is titled "Shawl" and the artist is unknown. The shawl has a thick green fringe along the bottom, and thinner green fringe on the sides. Green decorative band across bottom, above the fringe. The top portion depicts a green floral pattern on a cream-colored background. There are green borders along the sides and top. The green floral pattern includes flowers and vines. The shawl appears to be made of a shiny material, possibly silk or satin. It hangs against a plain white wall.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-19th century
Medium
silk
Culture
American or European
Dimensions
600 × 523 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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