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Band

This is a Band. It is dated 16th–17th century. Its medium is silk on linen with glass beads added and its technique is embroidered; deflected element work using wrapping and double running stitch on linen plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Eleanor Garnier Hewitt and Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 4.8 x 66.7 cm (1 7/8 x 26 1/4 in. )

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Band; silk on linen with glass beads added; H x W: 4.8 x 66.7 cm (1 7/8 x 26 1/4 in. ); Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1896-1-86

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