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Wrapping Cloth (furoshiki) (Japan)

This is a Wrapping cloth (furoshiki). It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1954. Its medium is cotton and its technique is dyed, painted and stenciled, using resist outlining; plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Elizabeth B. Willis. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Elizabeth B. Willis.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 80 × 87.9 cm (31 1/2 × 34 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Wrapping Cloth (furoshiki) (Japan); cotton; H x W: 80 × 87.9 cm (31 1/2 × 34 5/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. Elizabeth B. Willis; 1954-123-1

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