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Loom, scaffold warps
Object Number 73-6-30/7320A
Display Title Loom, scaffold warps
Descriptions
Object Description Loom made of reed scaffolds and loom bars. Warped with discontinuous warps in stepped block pattern. No weft selvages. Warp: cotton, (z-2s).
Classification
  • Fabric
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Central Coast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Lima Province / Ancon
Additional Geographic Terms Chillon Valley
Dimensions Overall: 27 cm (10 5/8 in.)
Provenance
Provenance Hassler Expedition (1871-1872)
Provenance Prof. Louis Agassiz (1871-1872)
Collector Hassler Expedition
Collector Prof. Louis Agassiz
Donor Donated by Museum of Comparative Zoology

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