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Long Shawl

1840/45
Wool, double interlocking 2:2 'S' twill tapestry weave, woven in rectangular sections; attached "Harlequin" tabs of pieced twill weaves; embroidered in darning, flat, and stem stitches; main warp fringe
334.1 × 148.8 cm (131.5 × 58.6 in)

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