Wrapping Cloth for the Cross of Coronado

Indiana Jones unwraps this protective cloth in the lecture hall to reveal the Cross of Coronado to Marcus Brody. He handles the fabric with reverence after his lecture on archaeological skepticism, drawing attention from watching students and a pretty coed. The cloth shields the gold artifact during transport and unveiling, marking Indy's hard-won prize.

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Purpose

protective wrapping

Significance

Tangible proof of Indy's triumphant recovery of the Cross; its careful unwrapping underscores his passion for preserving history and foreshadows the artifact's role in drawing relic hunters while strengthening his bond with Brody.

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When this object appears and how it's used

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S1E3 · INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE

The Cross of Coronado: A Triumph and a Foreshadowing

The wrapping cloth for the Cross of Coronado serves as a protective barrier, concealing the artifact until its dramatic unveiling. Indy removes it with deliberate care, emphasizing the Cross’s significance. The cloth’s role is functional—shielding the artifact during transport—but its removal is a narrative beat, marking the transition from secrecy to shared triumph. Its presence underscores the Cross’s value and the care with which Indy handles historical artifacts.

Before: Wrapped tightly around the Cross of Coronado, tucked into Indy’s desk—its purpose is purely functional, ensuring the artifact’s safety.

After: Discarded on Indy’s desk after the Cross is unwrapped—its job is done, and the artifact is now the focus of attention.

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