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Sarong (Indonesia)

This is a Sarong. It is dated 1900–1950 and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is cotton and its technique is wax resist dyeing (batik) on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Miss Frances Morris. It is credited Gift of Frances Morris.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 182.2 x 108 cm (71 3/4 x 42 1/2 in.)

It is inscribed

SABANG FEB. 9 '31 MADE IN JAVA (printed in selvedge)

Cite this object as

Sarong (Indonesia); cotton; H x W: 182.2 x 108 cm (71 3/4 x 42 1/2 in.); Gift of Frances Morris; 1951-111-22

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