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1950

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1952

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Textile (Laos), 1900–1950

This is a Textile. It is dated 1900–1950 and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is silk, cotton, silver leaf on membrane(?) on cotton core and its technique is tied resist patterning in weft (ikat) on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W (width twofold): 96 x 74.5 cm (37 3/4 x 29 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile (Laos), 1900–1950; silk, cotton, silver leaf on membrane(?) on cotton core; H x W (width twofold): 96 x 74.5 cm (37 3/4 x 29 1/4 in.); 1952-115-1

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