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1920

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2013

2024

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Fragment

This is a Fragment. It is dated 1850–99 and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is silk, cotton and its technique is compound satin weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. John Innes Kane. It is credited Gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 163.5 x 95.3 cm (5 ft. 4 3/8 in. x 37 1/2 in.)

It is inscribed

"Red silk bedspread from Empire bed"

Cite this object as

Fragment; silk, cotton; H x W: 163.5 x 95.3 cm (5 ft. 4 3/8 in. x 37 1/2 in.); Gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane; 1920-19-60-b

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