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1971

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Book Cover (Egypt)

This is a Book cover. It is dated 14th century and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is silk on linen, silver and its technique is embroidered, chased. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Marian Hague. It is credited Bequest of Marian Hague.

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Book Cover (Egypt); silk on linen, silver; Bequest of Marian Hague; 1971-50-10

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