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Turban Band, Turban Band

This is a Turban band. It is dated 11th–12th century and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is wool weft and its technique is slit tapestry. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Agnes M. O'Donnell. It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Agnes M. O'Donnell.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 207 x 1.4 cm (6 ft. 9 1/2 in. x 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Turban Band, Turban Band; Peru; wool weft; H x W: 207 x 1.4 cm (6 ft. 9 1/2 in. x 9/16 in.); Museum purchase through gift of Agnes M. O'Donnell; 1951-132-3-a/d

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Extreme Textiles: Designing for High Performance.

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