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Loom with shuttle and eight bobbins
Loom with shuttle and eight bobbins
Object Number 2004.24.14068A
Display Title Loom with shuttle and eight bobbins
Descriptions
Object Description Loom with shuttle and eight bobbins. Africa Liberia. Photograph by F. P. Orchard. 1935. 5 x 7. G.W. Harley, 1930 (collector). Meno Tribe. Cat. No. B/4819
Subject
  • Textile
  • Loom
  • Tool
  • Shuttle
  • Bobbin
Department Photographic
Date 1935
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Mano
  • Ngere
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 17.78 cm (5 x 7 in.)

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