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1891.8.9.1

One of a pair of 'gauntlets' or arm protectors with a twill plaited weave. [BH [OPS Move] 15/12/2016]

1891.8.9.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
One of a pair of 'gauntlets' or arm protectors with a twill plaited weave. [BH [OPS Move] 15/12/2016]
Long description
One of a pair of 'gauntlets' or arm protectors with a twill plaited weave. The gauntlets are open at both ends, covering the wrists and forearms but with no fingers or hand covering. The narrow ends have an additional ring of basketry. [BH [OPS Move] 15/12/2016]
Cultural groups
Chinese
Person
Field collector Harry C. Matheson
PRM source Percy Ewing Matheson
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1891
Date collected
By 1891
Acquisition information
Donated: 1891
Materials and processes
Material Rush Fibre Plant, Process Basketry
Dimensions
Height: max 170 mm, Length: max 111 mm, Width: max 84 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1891.8.9.1

Search terms: Clothing Handgear, Clothing, Agriculture and Horticulture, Basketry, Handgear

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