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1901

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1979

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2015

2025

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Perraje (shawl) (Guatemala)

This is a Perraje (shawl). It is dated 20th century and we acquired it in 1979. Its medium is cotton and its technique is warp resist dyed before weaving (jaspe), warp-faced plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Clara Waldeck. It is credited Gift of Clara Waldeck.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 210 x 73 cm (6 ft. 10 11/16 in. x 28 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Perraje (shawl) (Guatemala); cotton; Warp x Weft: 210 x 73 cm (6 ft. 10 11/16 in. x 28 3/4 in.); Gift of Clara Waldeck; 1979-90-2

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