Embroidery Frame

P1557

From: Sumatra | Southern Sumatra

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P1557
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Lampong
Provenience Sumatra | Southern Sumatra
Date Made 1901
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Plant Fiber
Description

Rectangular wooden frame. Ends of long elements curl up at one end, down at the other. "Embroidery frame used by the women to ornament their tapis [skirts]. Lampong" Panyn - chogan.

Length 92 cm
Width 44 cm
Thickness 6 cm
Credit Line Gift of H. M. Hiller and Alfred C. Harrison Jr., 1901

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