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Sarong

This is a Sarong. It is dated mid- 18th–19th century and we acquired it in 1961. Its medium is silk, metallic thread and its technique is weft ikat with supplementary weft. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Alan L. Wolfe. It is credited Gift of Alan L. Wolfe.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 210 × 83 cm (6 ft. 10 11/16 in. × 32 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Sarong; silk, metallic thread; H x W: 210 × 83 cm (6 ft. 10 11/16 in. × 32 11/16 in.); Gift of Alan L. Wolfe; 1961-115-9

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