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Sarong Fragment (Indonesia)

This is a Sarong fragment. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is cotton and its technique is wax resist dyeing (batik) on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by N. D. Bader. It is credited Gift of N.D. Bader.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 170.2 x 69.9 cm (67 x 27 1/2 in.)

It is inscribed

"J. E. Ervandi" (?)

Cite this object as

Sarong Fragment (Indonesia); cotton; H x W: 170.2 x 69.9 cm (67 x 27 1/2 in.); Gift of N.D. Bader; 1938-34-1

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