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Shawl

1858
Object PlaceIndia or Persia
Medium/TechniqueCotton plain-weave, painted or printed with cotton self fringe
Dimensions250 x 139 cm (98 7/16 x 54 3/4 in.)
Credit LineThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession number51.406
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
InscriptionsDated 1858
ProvenanceThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection; Gift of Elizabeth Day McCormick to the MFA
18th–19th century
Oblong cover
probably 19th century
Head scarf
20th century
Rio Grande Poncho
Late 19th to early 20th century
Woman's shawl
early 19th century
Tunic
A.D. 1000–1476