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Selendang (shoulder Cloth) (Indonesia)

This is a Selendang (shoulder cloth). It is dated 1900–1971 and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is silk and its technique is hand drawn wax resist dyeing (batik) on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Bequest of Marian Hague.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 377.2 x 50.2 cm (148 1/2 x 19 3/4 in.)

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Selendang (shoulder Cloth) (Indonesia); silk; H x W: 377.2 x 50.2 cm (148 1/2 x 19 3/4 in.); Bequest of Marian Hague; 1971-50-495

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