Question 1

Is “Half Shawl” in the public domain?

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Yes. “Half Shawl” is public domain and released under CC0, so it is free to download and reuse for any purpose, including commercially, with no permission needed.

Question 2

Who created “Half Shawl”?

Accepted Answer

Probably France, Bayeux (1860s).

Question 3

Where is “Half Shawl” from?

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It is catalogued from the open collection of Art Institute of Chicago and is free to reuse under CC0.

Question 4

Can I use “Half Shawl” commercially for free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. As a CC0 public-domain work it can be used commercially, modified and redistributed with no fee and no attribution required.

Title	Half Shawl
Artist	Probably France, Bayeux
Date	1860s 19th century
Medium	Silk, bobbin straight lace (made in vertical strips)
Classification	textile
Origin	Bayeux Bayeux
Holding institution	Art Institute of Chicago
Credit line	Gift of Robert Allerton
Rights	Public domain (CC0)

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