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1955

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2015

2025

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Perraje (shawl) (Guatemala)

This is a Perraje (shawl). It is dated 1900–1955 and we acquired it in 1955. Its medium is cotton and its technique is warp resist dyed before weaving (jaspe), weft-ribbed plain weave with plaited fringe. 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: 212 x 73.5 cm (6 ft. 11 7/16 in. x 28 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Perraje (shawl) (Guatemala); cotton; Warp x Weft: 212 x 73.5 cm (6 ft. 11 7/16 in. x 28 15/16 in.); Gift of Charles Iklé; 1955-44-7

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