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1961

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Selendang (shoulder Cloth) (Indonesia)

This is a Selendang (shoulder cloth). It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1961. Its medium is silk and its technique is tied resist, stitched resist (tritik), and printed with metallic pigments(prada). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Alan L. Wolfe. It is credited Gift of Alan L. Wolfe.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 210.2 x 83.2 cm (82 3/4 x 32 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Selendang (shoulder Cloth) (Indonesia); silk; H x W: 210.2 x 83.2 cm (82 3/4 x 32 3/4 in.); Gift of Alan L. Wolfe; 1961-115-10

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