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1925

  • Work on this object began.

1950

  • Work on this object ended.

1955

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Saddle Bag (Guatemala)

This is a Saddle bag. It is dated 1925–50 and we acquired it in 1955. Its medium is cotton and its technique is warp-faced plain weave with sprang center section. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Charles F. Iklé. It is credited Gift of Charles Iklé.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 57.5 x 19 cm (22 5/8 x 7 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Saddle Bag (Guatemala); cotton; Warp x Weft: 57.5 x 19 cm (22 5/8 x 7 1/2 in.); Gift of Charles Iklé; 1955-44-11

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