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1937

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Head Cloth (kain Kepala) (Indonesia)

This is a Head cloth (kain kepala). It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1937. Its medium is cotton and its technique is wax resist dyeing (batik) on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 105.8 x 107.2 cm (41 5/8 x 42 3/16 in.)

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Head Cloth (kain Kepala) (Indonesia); cotton; H x W: 105.8 x 107.2 cm (41 5/8 x 42 3/16 in.); 1937-35-6

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