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Incense Bag (Costal Para Incienso) (Mexico)

This is a Incense bag (Costal para incienso). It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1949. Its medium is wool and its technique is doublecloth. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. Samuel W. Bridgham.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 38.6 x 29.3 cm (15 3/16 x 11 9/16 in.)

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Incense Bag (Costal Para Incienso) (Mexico); wool; H x W: 38.6 x 29.3 cm (15 3/16 x 11 9/16 in.); Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. Samuel W. Bridgham; 1949-123-1

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