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1901

  • Work on this object began.

1950

  • Work on this object ended.

1951

  • We acquired this object.

2012

2024

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Scarf (Indonesia)

This is a Scarf. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is silk and its technique is wax resist (batik). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Miss Frances Morris. It is credited Gift of Frances Morris.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 201.9 x 55.2 cm (6 ft. 7 1/2 in. x 21 3/4 in.)

It has the following markings

Ribbon tag attached: "Frances Morris Collection" and "The Slater Memorial Museum"

Cite this object as

Scarf (Indonesia); silk; H x W: 201.9 x 55.2 cm (6 ft. 7 1/2 in. x 21 3/4 in.); Gift of Frances Morris; 1951-111-18

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