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1944

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Tunic Fragment (Peru)

This is a Tunic fragment. It is dated 800 and we acquired it in 1944. Its medium is cotton, wool and its technique is single interlock tapestry, 1:1. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 47.6 x 43.8 cm (18 3/4 x 17 1/4 in.)

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Tunic Fragment (Peru); cotton, wool; H x W: 47.6 x 43.8 cm (18 3/4 x 17 1/4 in.); Museum purchase through gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1944-65-1

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