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Cope Hood Fragment (Spain)

This is a Cope hood fragment. It is dated late 14th or early 15th century and we acquired it in 1902. Its medium is silk and its technique is two interconnected structures: 4&1 satin weave and plain weave (lampas). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by John Pierpont Morgan. It is credited Gift of John Pierpont Morgan.

  • Fragment (Spain)
  • silk, gilded vellum on silk core.
  • Gift of John Pierpont Morgan.
  • 1902-1-978
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Its dimensions are

H x W: 50.8 × 42.5 cm (20 × 16 3/4 in.)

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Cope Hood Fragment (Spain); silk; H x W: 50.8 × 42.5 cm (20 × 16 3/4 in.); Gift of John Pierpont Morgan; 1902-1-302

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