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Textile (India)

This is a Textile. It is dated 20th century and we acquired it in 1945. Its medium is cotton and its technique is resist tie dye on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mary S. M. Gibson. It is credited Gift of Mary S. M. Gibson.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 234.2 x 172.3 cm (7 ft. 8 3/16 in. x 5 ft. 7 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile (India); cotton; H x W: 234.2 x 172.3 cm (7 ft. 8 3/16 in. x 5 ft. 7 13/16 in.); Gift of Mary S. M. Gibson; 1945-54-11

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