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Fragment (France)

This is a Fragment. It is dated early 18th century. Its medium is silk, metallic yarns and its technique is satin weave with patterning in supplementary warp pile (cut and uncut velvet). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Eleanor Garnier Hewitt and Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 32.4 x 9.7 cm (12 3/4 x 3 13/16 in.)

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Fragment (France); silk, metallic yarns; Warp x Weft: 32.4 x 9.7 cm (12 3/4 x 3 13/16 in.); Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1896-1-119

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