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Saddle Bag (Peru)

This is a Saddle bag. It is dated 1900–1948 and we acquired it in 1948. Its medium is vicuña wool and its technique is tapestry weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 51.4 x 46.4 cm (20 1/4 x 18 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Saddle Bag (Peru); vicuña wool; H x W: 51.4 x 46.4 cm (20 1/4 x 18 1/4 in.); Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane; 1948-85-16

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