doshalla, or long shawl, of white woolen completely covered with large floral sprays containing pinks, zinnias and thistles; fringed ends - no border - woven in two pieces and joined; some of the leaves have been outlined in embroidered stitch; this shawl may have been woven in Persia for Indian trade

Shawl, late 19th century

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Gift of Mrs. C. C. Boveyexpand_more  30.62.1

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Shawl
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Artist
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30.62.1
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doshalla, or long shawl, of white woolen completely covered with large floral sprays containing pinks, zinnias and thistles; fringed ends - no border - woven in two pieces and joined; some of the leaves have been outlined in embroidered stitch; this shawl may have been woven in Persia for Indian trade