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Scarf (Afghanistan)

This is a Scarf. It is dated 20th century and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is silk and its technique is block printed resist and stitch resist; tin dye. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Dr. Rodman Gilder. It is credited Gift of Dr. Rodman Gilder.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 215 × 82.5 cm (7 ft. 5/8 in. × 32 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Scarf (Afghanistan); silk; H x W: 215 × 82.5 cm (7 ft. 5/8 in. × 32 1/2 in.); Gift of Dr. Rodman Gilder; 1976-116-1

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