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Fragment (Peru)

This is a Fragment. It is dated before 16th century and we acquired it in 1946. Its medium is cotton and its technique is discontinuous and interlocked warps and wefts. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 75.9 x 116.2 cm (29 7/8 x 45 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (Peru); cotton; H x W: 75.9 x 116.2 cm (29 7/8 x 45 3/4 in.); Museum purchase through gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1946-100-2

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