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1938

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Cover (Iran)

This is a Cover. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is silk, metallic threads; cotton backing and its technique is plain compound weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Erskine Hewitt. It is credited Bequest of Erskine Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 61.1 x 60.2 cm (24 1/16 x 23 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Cover (Iran); silk, metallic threads; cotton backing; H x W: 61.1 x 60.2 cm (24 1/16 x 23 11/16 in.); Bequest of Erskine Hewitt; 1938-57-1285

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<ref name=CH>{{cite web |url=https://collection.cooperhewitt.org/objects/18348221/ |title=Cover (Iran) |author=Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum |accessdate=26 April 2024 |publisher=Smithsonian Institution}}</ref>