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1952

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Textile

This is a Textile. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is silk, metallic yarns, parchment and its technique is embroidered in satin and knotted stitches on plain weave over parchment shapes. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 27.5 x 62 cm (10 13/16 x 24 7/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile; silk, metallic yarns, parchment; H x W: 27.5 x 62 cm (10 13/16 x 24 7/16 in.); 1952-54-1

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