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Fragments (Spain)

This is a Fragments. It is dated 12th–13th century and we acquired it in 1940. Its medium is silk and its technique is lampas with supplementary discontinuous metal-wrapped pattern wefts. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase from the Mary Hearn Greims Fund.

White and tan dress. Laser-cut, creating a sense of hyper-precision in shapes and curves. Pattern looks lace-like, with overlapping circles throughout. Dress consists of two primary parts; the main part, which cuts off at shoulders and extends to thigh area, and shoulder pads. Main part has two curved pieces, extending outward, exposing a third center section. All sections have a lace-like quality. Shoulder pads are divided in two section; top part has lace-like quality, bottom part has more of a wicker-seat pattern.

Dress And Underdress, Temple Dress, Mer Ka Ba collection
bonded silk organza, underdress: nylon power mesh.
Gift of threeASFOUR.
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Its dimensions are

H x W (a): 15.6 × 8.3 cm (6 1/8 × 3 1/4 in.) H x W (b): 15.9 × 14 cm (6 1/4 × 5 1/2 in.) H x W (c): 10.2 × 15.6 cm (4 in. × 6 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragments (Spain); silk; H x W (a): 15.6 × 8.3 cm (6 1/8 × 3 1/4 in.) H x W (b): 15.9 × 14 cm (6 1/4 × 5 1/2 in.) H x W (c): 10.2 × 15.6 cm (4 in. × 6 1/8 in.); Museum purchase from the Mary Hearn Greims Fund; 1940-8-1-a/c

Short URL http://cprhw.tt/o/2D85B/
Accession Number 1940-8-1-a/c
Object ID 18559455