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1901

  • Work on this object began.

1930

  • Work on this object ended.

1962

  • We acquired this object.

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Bag (Guatemala)

This is a Bag. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is wool and its technique is double cloth. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Alan L. Wolfe. It is credited Gift of Alan L. Wolfe.

  • Work Bag (USA)
  • stitched and embroidered sea lion intestine.
  • Collection of Lucien M. Turner, 1882, Department of Anthropology, National....
  • 15.2012.52

Its dimensions are

H x W: 36 x 26 cm (14 3/16 x 10 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Bag (Guatemala); wool; H x W: 36 x 26 cm (14 3/16 x 10 1/4 in.); Gift of Alan L. Wolfe; 1962-233-18

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