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Square shawl, with a small black mirror in the middle, which is red on the other side due to double weaving, surrounded by a motif of flowers, birds and arabesques
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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Square scarf of a wool and cotton double weave in red, black and green, fringed on two sides. In the center a small black medallion, which is red on the other side. In the four corners a composite motif of bota motifs, floral motifs and arabesques.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineVierkante sjaal, met middenin een kleine, zwarte spiegel, die aan de andere zijde rood is door dubbelweefsel, waaromheen een motief van bloemen, bota's en arabesken. c. 1875 - c. 1900. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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