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CultureIndian or Egyptian
Titles
  • Shawl
Date19th - early 20th century
PlaceIndia
PlaceAssuan, Africa
MediumCotton and silk embroidery
Dimensions89 × 51in. (226.1 × 129.5cm)
Credit LineGift of Miss Annette Finnigan
Object number34.46
Non exposé

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Department
Asian Art
ProvenanceMiss Annette Finnigan, Houston; given to MFAH, 1934.

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19th century
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c. 1870-1880
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19th century
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