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Selendang (shoulder Cloth) (Indonesia)

This is a Selendang (shoulder cloth). It is dated 19th–20th century and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is silk and its technique is wax resist dyeing (batik) on plain weave. 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: 320 x 50.2 cm (126 x 19 3/4 in.)

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Selendang (shoulder Cloth) (Indonesia); silk; H x W: 320 x 50.2 cm (126 x 19 3/4 in.); Gift of Alan L. Wolfe; 1962-233-2

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