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Textile (Ghana), ca. 1960

This is a Textile. It is dated ca. 1960 and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is cotton and its technique is factory-woven plain weave, tied- and stitched-resist patterning, indigo-dyed. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Estate of Mary Kirby. It is credited Gift of the Estate of Mary Kirby.

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Its dimensions are

H x W: 86.4 x 71.1 cm (34 x 28 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile (Ghana), ca. 1960; cotton; H x W: 86.4 x 71.1 cm (34 x 28 in.); Gift of the Estate of Mary Kirby; 1962-117-4

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