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Scarf

early 1900s

Africa, North Africa, Algeria, Algerian weaver and embroiderer

Medium
Silk, metal strips, linen
Measurements
Overall: 242.5 x 60.4 cm (95 1/2 x 23 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade 1916.1219
Public Domain
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Location
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Description

An Algerian weaver used alternating red and white silk wraps and wefts (vertical and horizontal threads) to create a checkerboard pattern of deep reds, solid white, and light pink sections on this textile. The central portion is woven of a different material, potentially linen. An embroiderer used large amounts of flat metal strips to create floral designs that shimmer brightly.

Scarf

early 1900s

Africa, North Africa, Algeria, Algerian weaver and embroiderer

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