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Accession Number 1987.3.45 Title haversack Category Personal Gear Object Type haversack Date Made 1950?-1975? Place Made Europe: Croatia Culture European Cultural Region European Gender and Age unknown Materials and Techniques wool; handspun; handwoven, plain; handwoven, tapestry, slit; dyed yarn; braided Measurements overall: 46.5 cm x 38.5 cm Description

Back decorated in plain stripes of dyed yarn in beige, green, red, black, blue and burgundy. Front decorated in geometric motifs, tapestry weave (colors: beige, green, black, orange, blue, and burgundy). Braided…

Back decorated in plain stripes of dyed yarn in beige, green, red, black, blue and burgundy. Front decorated in geometric motifs, tapestry weave (colors: beige, green, black, orange, blue, and burgundy). Braided handles. tassels on top and joint points on handles and body. Many broken wefts in the green stripe at the back.

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