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Bandana (India)

This is a Bandana. It is dated 20th century and we acquired it in 1986. Its medium is cotton and its technique is tie-dyed and block printed or painted on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Penelope McCain. It is credited Gift of Penelope McCain.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 53.3 x 53.3 cm (21 x 21 in.)

Cite this object as

Bandana (India); cotton; H x W: 53.3 x 53.3 cm (21 x 21 in.); Gift of Penelope McCain; 1986-40-33

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