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Object Timeline

1901

  • Work on this object began.

1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1995

  • We acquired this object.

2025

  • You found it!

Ceremonial Hanging (possibly India), early 20th century

This is a Ceremonial hanging. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1995. Its medium is cotton and its technique is painted and dyed plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Elinor Merrell. It is credited Bequest of Elinor Merrell.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 200.7 x 487.7 cm (6 ft. 7 in. x 16 ft.)

Cite this object as

Ceremonial Hanging (possibly India), early 20th century; cotton; H x W: 200.7 x 487.7 cm (6 ft. 7 in. x 16 ft.); Bequest of Elinor Merrell; 1995-50-281

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