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1901

  • Work on this object began.

1950

  • We acquired this object.

  • Work on this object ended.

2015

2024

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Fragment (USA)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 1901–50 and we acquired it in 1950. Its medium is silk and its technique is cut and uncut pile (velvet). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Harold Norton. It is credited Gift of Harold Norton of the Hayden Company.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 17.3 x 19.4 cm (6 13/16 x 7 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (USA); silk; H x W: 17.3 x 19.4 cm (6 13/16 x 7 5/8 in.); Gift of Harold Norton of the Hayden Company; 1950-3-1

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