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1973.14.107.8

Bundle of undyed cotton thread with two strips of cotton fabric tied to it. For thread holding machine and associated pieces with which this object is associated see [1973.14.107 .1 - .11] [EH [OPS Move] 13/6/2017]

1973.14.107.8

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bundle of undyed cotton thread with two strips of cotton fabric tied to it. For thread holding machine and associated pieces with which this object is associated see [1973.14.107 .1 - .11] [EH [OPS Move] 13/6/2017]
Geographical reference
Ethiopia
Africa > Eastern Africa > Ethiopia
Sidamo Near Sodo North West of Lake Abaya
Cultural groups
Wolaytta
Person
Field collector Jean Brown Sassoon
PRM source Jean Brown Sassoon
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1971
Date collected
1971
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1971
Materials and processes
Material Cotton Seed Fibre Yarn Plant, Material Cotton Seed Fibre Textile Plant, Process Socketed, Process Looped, Process Bound
Dimensions
Depth: max 23 mm bundle, Width: max 79 mm bundle, Length: max 128 mm bundle
Object numbers
Accession number: 1973.14.107.8

Search terms: Textile, Tool, Weaving Accessory