File:Border (Democratic Republic of the Congo), late 19th century (CH 18411479).jpg

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English: Border (Democratic Republic of the Congo), late 19th century   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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Title
English: Border (Democratic Republic of the Congo), late 19th century
Description
English: Long narrow band made from two shorter pieces stitched together. All natural raffia color, in a creamy tone. Three pattern areas of geometric interlacing of alternating bands of textured pile embroidery and stem-stitch embroidery. The areas are separated by solid bars of pile. Long edges are hemmed, with decorative buttonhole stitch along one long edge.
Date late 19th century
Medium raffia
Dimensions H x W: 129.5 x 8.9 cm (51 x 3 1/2 in.)
institution QS:P195,Q1129820
Current location
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Accession number
1957-110-9
Credit line Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund
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  • Type: Border
  • Country: Democratic Republic of Congo
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