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1971

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Bag Or Head Covering

This is a Bag or head covering. It is dated 5th century and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is wool and its technique is sprang. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Marian Hague. It is credited Bequest of Marian Hague.

Its dimensions are

43 x 26 cm (16 15/16 x 10 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Bag Or Head Covering; wool; 43 x 26 cm (16 15/16 x 10 1/4 in.); Bequest of Marian Hague; 1971-50-482

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