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1925

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1953

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Shoulder Cloth (selendang) (Indonesia)

This is a Shoulder cloth (selendang). It is dated 1900–25 and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is cotton and its technique is tied and stitched resist dyeing on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Elizabeth Riefstahl. It is credited Gift of Elizabeth Riefstahl.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 238.1 x 48 cm (93 3/4 x 18 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Shoulder Cloth (selendang) (Indonesia); cotton; H x W: 238.1 x 48 cm (93 3/4 x 18 7/8 in.); Gift of Elizabeth Riefstahl; 1953-90-17

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