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Embroidery: Crewel Wool

This is a Embroidery: crewel wool. It is dated early 18th century and we acquired it in 1960. Its medium is cotton, linen, wool and its technique is embroidery on twill weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 89 x 75 cm (35 1/16 x 29 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Embroidery: Crewel Wool; cotton, linen, wool; H x W: 89 x 75 cm (35 1/16 x 29 1/2 in.); 1960-200-1

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