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Cotton flattening machine
Cotton flattening machine
Object Number 13-24-60/85007
Display Title Cotton flattening machine
Descriptions
Inventory Description Cotton gin, wood platform and handle, two wood rollers, tied with fiber
Classification
  • Textileworking
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Assam
Additional Geographic Terms Naga Hill
Materials Wood, Plant fiber
Dimensions Overall: 32 x 38 x 31.1 cm (12 5/8 x 14 15/16 x 12 1/4 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 85007

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