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1957

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2013

2025

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Fragment (Peru)

This is a Fragment. It is dated ca. 1000 and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is cotton and its technique is complementary wefts; plain weave foundation; three sections: 1) predominantly warp-faced plain weave (plaid), 2) wefts faced plain weave (on grouped warps) 3) complimentary wefts, plain weave, sides: one intact, ends: one has warp selvage. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 58 x 33 cm (22 13/16 x 13 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (Peru); cotton; H x W: 58 x 33 cm (22 13/16 x 13 in.); 1957-60-1

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