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1901

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1925

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1941

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Saddle Bags, early 20th century

This is a Saddle bags. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is cotton, wool and linen with beads, shell, and strips of copper and its technique is embroidered with silk and metal thread. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W (a): 72 x 92 cm (28 3/8 x 36 1/4 in.) H x W (d): 45 x 39 cm (17 11/16 x 15 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Saddle Bags, early 20th century; cotton, wool and linen with beads, shell, and strips of copper; H x W (a): 72 x 92 cm (28 3/8 x 36 1/4 in.) H x W (d): 45 x 39 cm (17 11/16 x 15 3/8 in.); 1941-83-1-a/d

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