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Head Cloth (Indonesia)

This is a Head cloth. It is dated 1900–1969 and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is cotton and its technique is wax resist dyeing (batik) on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Alan L. Wolfe. It is credited Gift of Alan L. Wolfe.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 104.8 x 104.1 cm (41 1/4 x 41 in.)

Cite this object as

Head Cloth (Indonesia); cotton; H x W: 104.8 x 104.1 cm (41 1/4 x 41 in.); Gift of Alan L. Wolfe; 1969-50-12

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