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Brush like object of fiber, 'penitente' scourge
Brush like object of fiber, 'penitente' scourge
Object Number 16-20-20/86740
Display Title Brush like object of fiber, 'penitente' scourge
Descriptions
Inventory Description Brushes, vegetable fiber, braided and looped handle, string binding
Classification
  • Brush
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Colorado
Materials Vegetable fiber, Cotton string
Dimensions Overall: 67 x 14.5 x 6.7 cm (26 3/8 x 5 11/16 x 2 5/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 86740
Provenance
Provenance Mrs. Emma Abbot Atwood (1898 ca.)

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