Skirt

2004.17.0075

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Artifact Identification Skirt   (2004.17.0075)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Clothing
  4. :
  5. Main Garments
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period/Date N/A
Culture Melanesian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Width) 79.6 cm
Dimension 2 (Length) 66.3 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 1 cm
Weight 665 g
Measuring Remarks Measurements are approximate, due to the varying lengths of the grass fibers. Weighed with acid free paper. -AMF 6/12/2007

From Logan Museum: 68x79cm.
Materials Pigment--Dye, Plant, Plant--Straw
Manufacturing Processes Weaving, Dyeing, Braiding
Munsell Color Information N/A

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication The Virginia M. and James D. Tobin Collection, Purchased from the Logan Museum of Anthropology, Beloit College
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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