early 19th century
Phillipines
Object qualities
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Objecttextile (towels, carpets, etc.): Sleeve pieces
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumPineapple fiber
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SizeEach: L. 15 1/2 x W. 4 inches (39.4 x 10.2 cm)
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Geography details
Phillipines -
Country today
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Dateearly 19th century
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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The Spanish arms and the symbols of Law and Justice suggest that these sleeve pieces were worn by an official of the law-courts during the Spanish occupation of the Philippine Islands.
