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Band (Italy)

This is a Band. It is dated 16th–17th century and we acquired it in 1973. Its medium is linen, silk and its technique is discontinuous supplementary weft patterning (brocade) in plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Virginia Hamill Johnson.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 44.5 x 13 cm (17 1/2 x 5 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Band (Italy); linen, silk; H x W: 44.5 x 13 cm (17 1/2 x 5 1/8 in.); 1973-76-9

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