Cloth money

1890/1920

Leeds Museums & Galleries
United Kingdom

Finely woven cloth sewn at the seam, used as currency. Long wrap around the width. The length is made up of several fabric folds. It is fringed along the bottom.

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Details

Title: Cloth money
Date Created: 1890/1920
Location Created: Angola or Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa
Physical Dimensions: 2400 x 380 x 18mm
Subject Keywords: Money
Medium: Cloth

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