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Long Shawl

1825/35
Wool, pieced double interlocking twill tapestry weave; embroidered in flat, overcast, running, and stem stitches; laid work and couching; ends of pieced warp chevron twill and twill weaves; main warp fringe
330.9 × 138.5 cm (130.3 × 54.5 in)

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