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Poncho (Peru), 18th–19th century

This is a Poncho. It is dated 18th–19th century and we acquired it in 1955. Its medium is wool and its technique is plain weave with warp-patterned stripes. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Vera Maxwell.

Its dimensions are

H x W (including fringe): 105 × 105 cm (41 5/16 × 41 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Poncho (Peru), 18th–19th century; wool; H x W (including fringe): 105 × 105 cm (41 5/16 × 41 5/16 in.); 1955-76-3

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