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Sarong (Indonesia)

This is a Sarong. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is silk embroidery on cotton foundation, mirrors and its technique is embroidered with running, chain, buttonhole, couching, and satin stitches 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: 122.5 x 113.7 cm (48 1/4 x 44 3/4 in.)

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Sarong (Indonesia); silk embroidery on cotton foundation, mirrors; H x W: 122.5 x 113.7 cm (48 1/4 x 44 3/4 in.); Gift of Alan L. Wolfe; 1969-50-20

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