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Object #     2014-131/2
Object name     Barong Tagalog, Shirt
Culture of Origin     Philippines
Materials     Plastic, Commercial Cloth
Techniques     Plain Weave, Warp Faced, Plain-Weave-Derived Float Weave, Machine Sewn
Dimensions     W: 160.0 x 60.0 cm, L: 69.0 x 44.0 x 53.0 cm
Exhibit Label    

"The barong tagalog is one of the most valuable pieces of material culture in the Philippines. Not every Filipino lives in the Philippines, and their experiences vary. Despite differences in location and experiences, the barong tagalog is something is uniquely Filipino."
Cyrus Patron, Filipino

Source     Ms. Ruth G. Pelz
Credit     Gift of Ruth Pelz


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