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Fragment

This is a Fragment. It is dated 1750–1800 and we acquired it in 1905. Its medium is silk, metallic thread and its technique is compound weave with supplementary weft. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 28.4 × 15.5 cm (11 3/16 × 6 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment; silk, metallic thread; H x W: 28.4 × 15.5 cm (11 3/16 × 6 1/8 in.); 1905-23-3

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