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Accession Number 1985.29.9 Title child's knitted cap Category Clothing, Headwear Object Type cap Creator Po'co, Paulina Quispe Date Made ca. 1983 Place Made South America: Peru, Taquile Culture Native South American Cultural Region Native South American Gender and Age boys Materials and Techniques wool; handspun; knitted, hand; handwoven Measurements overall: 51.8 x 22.5 cm Description

Boy's knitted cap with diamond pattern worked in red, white yarns. Ear flaps and woven ties to tie under the chin; fringed ends. Tail at top knitted in red and white with red fringe. Multicoloured diamonds; four…

Boy's knitted cap with diamond pattern worked in red, white yarns. Ear flaps and woven ties to tie under the chin; fringed ends. Tail at top knitted in red and white with red fringe. Multicoloured diamonds; four small diamonds comprise one large diamond motif.

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