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Textile (Peru)

This is a Textile. It is dated 1400–1550 and we acquired it in 1960. Its medium is cotton and its technique is embroidered on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 75 × 70.2 cm (29 1/2 × 27 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile (Peru); cotton; H x W: 75 × 70.2 cm (29 1/2 × 27 5/8 in.); Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund; 1960-172-2

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