Shawl

CultureIndian or Egyptian
Titles
  • Shawl
Date19th - early 20th century
PlaceAssuan, Africa
PlaceIndia
MediumCotton and silk embroidery
Dimensions89 × 51in. (226.1 × 129.5cm)
Credit LineGift of Miss Annette Finnigan
Object number34.46
Not on view

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

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