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Object Timeline

1964

  • Work on this object began.

1970

  • We acquired this object.

1974

  • Work on this object ended.

2013

2024

  • You found it!

Wrapper (Ethiopia)

This is a Wrapper. It is dated ca. 1969 and we acquired it in 1970. Its medium is cotton and its technique is plain weave with complementary weft float patterning. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Calvin W. Stillman. It is credited Gift of Mrs Calvin W. Stillman.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 600 x 82 cm (19 ft. 8 1/4 in. x 32 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Wrapper (Ethiopia); cotton; Warp x Weft: 600 x 82 cm (19 ft. 8 1/4 in. x 32 5/16 in.); Gift of Mrs Calvin W. Stillman; 1970-14-1-a

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