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Headscarf

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red scarf with green and purple stripes by artist Headscarf. The scarf is rectangular with frayed edges on the short sides. Multiple parallel stripes run the length of the scarf: the background color is red; there are 6 thin green stripes; and 7 thin purple stripes. The scarf is folded lengthwise. The folded portion overlaps the rest of the scarf. Tassels are at one short end. The background behind the scarf is white.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wool (?)
Dimensions
600 × 314 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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