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1951

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Towel End (Mexico)

This is a Towel end. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is cotton, glass beads and its technique is interlacing and knotting (macramé). 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: 20 x 16cm (7 7/8 x 6 5/16in.)

Cite this object as

Towel End (Mexico); cotton, glass beads; H x W: 20 x 16cm (7 7/8 x 6 5/16in.); Gift of Frances Morris; 1951-111-39

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