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Orphrey Band (Italy)

This is a Orphrey band. It is dated 16th century and we acquired it in 1902. Its medium is silk, metal wrapped linen. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by John Pierpont Morgan. It is credited Gift of John Pierpont Morgan.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 28.7 x 36.2 cm (11 5/16 x 14 1/4 in.)

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Orphrey Band (Italy); silk, metal wrapped linen; H x W: 28.7 x 36.2 cm (11 5/16 x 14 1/4 in.); Gift of John Pierpont Morgan; 1902-1-739

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