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Source 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.
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Document identity
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95482
label
Scarf
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object
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1
Source metadata
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95482
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object
title
Scarf
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.
date
early 1900s
rights
CC0
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CC0
language
en
wikidata
Q79477016
genreSpecific
Embroidery
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1
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import
dimensionsRaw
Overall: 242.5 x 60.4 cm (95 1/2 x 23 3/4 in.)
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Africa, North Africa, Algeria, Algerian weaver and embroiderer
accession
1916.1219
Source extras
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Silk, metal strips, linen
tombstone
Scarf, early 1900s. Africa, North Africa, Algeria, Algerian weaver and embroiderer. Silk, metal strips, linen; overall: 242.5 x 60.4 cm (95 1/2 x 23 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade, 1916.1219
collection
T - Islamic
creditline
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade
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2026-05-29 05:07:20.128000
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95482
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Textiles
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T - Islamic
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Silk, metal strips, linen
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1
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0
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photo
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