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1958

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2015

2025

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Tapa Cloth

This is a Tapa cloth. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1958. Its medium is bark and its technique is painted. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Henry J. Bernheim. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Henry J. Bernheim.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 58.5 x 37.8 cm (23 x 14 7/8 in.)

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Tapa Cloth; bark; H x W: 58.5 x 37.8 cm (23 x 14 7/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. Henry J. Bernheim; 1958-140-10

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