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Fragment (Italy)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 16th century and we acquired it in 1921. Its medium is silk and its technique is cut and uncut supplementary warp pile (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

H x W: 20.8 x 16 cm (8 3/16 x 6 5/16 in.)

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Fragment (Italy); silk; H x W: 20.8 x 16 cm (8 3/16 x 6 5/16 in.); Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1921-22-23

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