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Woven fabrics of various patterns, Woman's work basket with contents (needles, yarn), and a cap
Woven fabrics of various patterns, Woman's work basket with contents (needles, yarn), and a cap
Object Number 2004.29.9554
Display Title Woven fabrics of various patterns, Woman's work basket with contents (needles, yarn), and a cap
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Peru / (Ancon) / Woman's work basket with contents. / Woven fabrics various patterns. / Caps. / From ancient graves, Ancon, Peru. / (verso) Return to F. W. Putnam / Credit to Peabody Museum
Department Photographic
Date 1855-1920
Culture
  • Peruvian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Lima Province / Ancon
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 18.0975 × 24.13 cm (7 1/8 × 9 1/2 in.)

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