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Shawl

Shawl
 (c. 1860)

Medium
wool, cotton, silk (fringe)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs C. Thorpe, 1968
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
wool, cotton, silk (fringe)
Measurements
165.2 × 359.3 cm
Place/s of Execution
Scotland
Accession Number
1848-D5
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs C. Thorpe, 1968
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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