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1901

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1966

  • We acquired this object.

  • Work on this object ended.

2014

2025

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Bag (bilum), 20th century

This is a Bag (bilum). It is dated 20th century and we acquired it in 1966. Its medium is plant fiber and its technique is figure-8 looping. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Alice W. Macdonald.

Its dimensions are

47 x 56 cm (18 1/2 x 22 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Bag (bilum), 20th century; plant fiber; 47 x 56 cm (18 1/2 x 22 1/16 in.); 1966-17-2

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