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Woman’s Wrapper

Nupe, 1933-1966

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Nupe

Woman’s Wrapper

Nupe, 1933-1966

Physical Qualities Cotton, synthetic fiber; base in maroon, tan, blue-green, white, black; embroidery in pink, orange, light blue, dark blue, green, without fringe: 74 7/16 x 58 1/4 in. (189 x 148 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Russell L. Wade, Washington, D.C.
Object Number 1999.750
Two joined panels with embroidered designs of zigzags and diamonds, with fringe at either end
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1999; Jeffrey Hamer, New York

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2000–2000

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