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1901

  • Work on this object began.

1972

  • We acquired this object.

  • Work on this object ended.

2012

2025

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Shoulder Cape (Guatemala), 20th century

This is a Shoulder cape. It is dated 20th century and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is cotton and its technique is discontinuous supplementary wefts interlacing in a foundation of warp-faced plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Clara Waldeck.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 94 x 73.7 cm (37 x 29 in.)

Cite this object as

Shoulder Cape (Guatemala), 20th century; cotton; Warp x Weft: 94 x 73.7 cm (37 x 29 in.); 1972-81-19

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