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Sarong

This is a Sarong. It is dated mid- 20th century and we acquired it in 1980. Its medium is cotton, metallic threads and its technique is ikat plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Nicholas I. Johnson in memory of Ladd L. Johnson.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 220 × 114.5 cm (7 ft. 2 5/8 in. × 45 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Sarong; cotton, metallic threads; H x W: 220 × 114.5 cm (7 ft. 2 5/8 in. × 45 1/16 in.); Gift of Nicholas I. Johnson in memory of Ladd L. Johnson; 1980-12-9

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