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Object Number 987-14-70/5569
Display Title Broom
Descriptions
Object Description Broom, flat grass and natural fiber. Handle and brush are one piece. Handle wrapped and woven at top of brush and end of handle. Fan shaped brush.
Inventory Description Broom, plant fiber bound together to form handle, loose frond head
Classification
  • Broom
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Philippines
Dimensions Overall: 106.5 x 28.5 x 3 cm (41 15/16 x 11 1/4 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 987-14-70/5569
Provenance
Collector Philinda Anglemyer (1901 - 1908)
Collector Thaddeus Anglemyer (1901 - 1908)
Donor Katherine Anglemyer (1908 - 1987)
Donor Mary Anglemyer (1908 - 1987)

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