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1946

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Head Cloth

This is a Head cloth. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1946. Its medium is silk and its technique is plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 14.4 x 14.4 cm (5 5/8 x 5 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Head Cloth; silk; H x W: 14.4 x 14.4 cm (5 5/8 x 5 5/8 in.); 1946-7-2

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