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1901

  • Work on this object began.

1972

  • We acquired this object.

  • Work on this object ended.

2016

2025

  • You found it!

Hammock

This is a Hammock. It is dated early to mid-20th century and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is raffia, wood and its technique is plaiting and twining. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 162.6 × 66 cm (5 ft. 4 in. × 26 in.)

Cite this object as

Hammock; raffia, wood; H x W: 162.6 × 66 cm (5 ft. 4 in. × 26 in.); 1972-28-2

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