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1969

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Band (Mexico)

This is a Band. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is silk, metal and its technique is warp-faced plain weave patterned by warp stripes, some stripes are warp-ikat (jaspe). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Clara Waldeck. It is credited Gift of Clara Waldeck.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 57.8 × 0.2 cm (22 3/4 × 1/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Attached tag reads: "289 Ikat, Mexico"

Cite this object as

Band (Mexico); silk, metal; H x W: 57.8 × 0.2 cm (22 3/4 × 1/16 in.); Gift of Clara Waldeck; 1969-170-24

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