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Bag (Mexico), 19th century

This is a Bag . It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1949. Its medium is wool, cotton and its technique is cross-stitch embroidery on compound weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Erskine Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 15 x 14.5 cm (5 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.)

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Bag (Mexico), 19th century; wool, cotton; H x W: 15 x 14.5 cm (5 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Museum purchase through gift of Erskine Hewitt; 1949-129-1

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