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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:French (possibly Indian)
Title:Paisley Scarf
Date Made:early-mid 20th century
Type:Clothing
Materials:factory-manufactured silk printed with synthetic dyes; resist dyed
Place Made:Europe; France or Asia; India
Measurements:Overall: 38 in x 109 in; 96.5 cm x 276.9 cm
Accession Number:  AC 1960.65
Credit Line:Gift of Mrs. George L. Hamilton
Museum Collection:  Mead Art Museum at Amherst College

Description:
Appears to be a westernized "oriental-like" design. Great care was taken to include the diagonal marks distinctive of twill-tapestry (a Kashmir technique)

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