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Adire Cloth (Nigeria)

This is a Adire cloth. It is dated mid-20th century and we acquired it in 1995. Its medium is cotton and its technique is factory-woven plain weave, tied- and stitched-resist patterning, indigo-dyed. 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: 196.2 × 81 cm (77 1/4 × 31 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Adire Cloth (Nigeria); cotton; H x W: 196.2 × 81 cm (77 1/4 × 31 7/8 in.); Bequest of Elinor Merrell; 1995-50-317

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Acquired! Shaping the National Design Collection.

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