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1944

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Beadwork Apron (Guyana)

This is a Beadwork apron. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1944. Its medium is cotton, glass, china beads, wool (?). It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W (without ties): 26.7 x 45.1 cm (10 1/2 x 17 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Beadwork Apron (Guyana); cotton, glass, china beads, wool (?); H x W (without ties): 26.7 x 45.1 cm (10 1/2 x 17 3/4 in.); 1944-93-2

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