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Textile (Sudan), early 19th century

This is a Textile. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1944. Its medium is wool and its technique is plain weave with supplementary weft patterning. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Robert L. Hargous.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 245.1 × 116.8 cm (8 ft. 1/2 in. × 46 in.)

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Textile (Sudan), early 19th century; wool; H x W: 245.1 × 116.8 cm (8 ft. 1/2 in. × 46 in.); Museum purchase through gift of Robert L. Hargous; 1944-87-2

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