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Fabric face
Fabric face
Fabric face
Museum of International Folk Art

Fabric face

NameFabric face
Artist Artist unrecorded
Place madeNorth America
MediumCotton, wool
DimensionsOverall: 9 7/16 x 3 1/8 x 1 3/16 in. (24 x 8 x 3 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.151
Object numberFA.2010.97.151
DescriptionFace image of eyes, nose and mouth stitched onto tan and brown striped woven fabric attached to fabric of brown and green design at top and brown, pink and white striped/plaid fabric on bottom. All attached to loose weave reddish-brown fabric on back and stuffed. White fabric stip attached at back on top for hanger.
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