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1955

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2015

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Breast Plate (Taiwan)

This is a Breast plate. It is dated 1900–1955 and we acquired it in 1955. Its medium is ramie, wool, buttons, beads and bells and its technique is complementary warp. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 29 x 34 cm (11 7/16 x 13 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Breast Plate (Taiwan); ramie, wool, buttons, beads and bells; H x W: 29 x 34 cm (11 7/16 x 13 3/8 in.); 1955-121-1

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