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Object Number
991-17-30/11699A
Display Title
Pair of thistle brushes from back strap weavers; used to card wool
Descriptions
Object Description
Pair of thistle brushes from back strap weavers; used to card wool; antique handles.
Inventory Description
Thistle brush, carved wood cross-shaped base, thistles attached by string.
Classification
- Textileworking
- Raw Material
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Andean
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
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Ecuador
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Village
South America / Ecuador / <State> / <County> / <City> / Agato
South America / Ecuador / <State> / <County> / <City> / Agato
Materials
Wood, Thistle, Cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 28 x 29 x 4.9 cm (11 x 11 7/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
991-17-30/11699a
Provenance
Collector
A. Harvey Schreter
(March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/91)
Collector
Phyllis K. Schreter
(March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/1991)
Donor
A. Harvey Schreter
(March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/91)
Donor
Phyllis K. Schreter
(March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/1991)
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