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1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1974

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Selendang (shoulder Cloth) (Indonesia), 1900–25

This is a Selendang (shoulder cloth). It is dated 1900–25 and we acquired it in 1974. Its medium is cotton and its technique is wax resist dyeing (batik) on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 264.2 x 52 cm (104 x 20 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Selendang (shoulder Cloth) (Indonesia), 1900–25; cotton; H x W: 264.2 x 52 cm (104 x 20 1/2 in.); 1974-9-6

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