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Woman's skirt - modern; dyes aniline except purple from shells, blue probably fr
Woman's skirt - modern; dyes aniline except purple from shells, blue probably fr
Object Number 43-21-20/14858
Display Title Woman's skirt - modern; dyes aniline except purple from shells, blue probably fr
Descriptions
Object Description Woman's skirt - modern; dyes aniline except purple from shells, blue probably from indigo, and light tan
Inventory Description Skirt, white with blue, red and tan stripes, worn and frayed
Classification
  • Skirt
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Boruca
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica
Additional Geographic Terms Southeast
Materials Cotton fabric
Dimensions Overall: 85 x 142 cm (33 7/16 x 55 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 43-21-20/14858; Costa Rica:Boruca Indians, B9:98:F

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