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1958

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Tapa Cloth

This is a Tapa cloth. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1958. Its medium is bark (bronssetia) and its technique is printed. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Henry J. Bernheim. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Henry J. Bernheim.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 70 x 34 cm (27 1/2 x 13 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Tapa Cloth; bark (bronssetia); H x W: 70 x 34 cm (27 1/2 x 13 3/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. Henry J. Bernheim; 1958-140-9

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