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1950

  • Work on this object ended.

1972

  • We acquired this object.

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Kemben (breast Cloth) (Indonesia)

This is a Kemben (breast cloth). It is dated 1900–1950 and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is cotton and its technique is wax resist dyeing (batik) on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Estate of Julian Clarence Levi.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 210.2 x 40.6 cm (82 3/4 x 16 in.)

Cite this object as

Kemben (breast Cloth) (Indonesia); cotton; H x W: 210.2 x 40.6 cm (82 3/4 x 16 in.); 1972-6-1

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