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Belt Fragment (Mexico), 19th century

This is a Belt fragment. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1949. Its medium is wool and its technique is plain weave with supplementary warp patterning. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. William G. Durant.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 73.2 x 6.2 cm (28 13/16 x 2 7/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Belt Fragment (Mexico), 19th century; wool; Warp x Weft: 73.2 x 6.2 cm (28 13/16 x 2 7/16 in.); Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. William G. Durant; 1949-125-1

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