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Jerga

Dateca. 1850-1890
MediumChurro wool, cotton, dye
Dimensions145 1/2 × 62 in. (369.6 × 157.5 cm)
ClassificationsTextile, Fiber Arts, & Beadwork
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, museum purchase, 1995 General Obligation Bonds
Object numberPC1998.25.23
DescriptionA 3-piece bown & white experimental twill jerga, the shuttle was passed over different numbers of warps w/ each pass to create the unusual twill pattern. The underside is repaired w/ cotton cloth & thread.
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Terms
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