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Textile, early 16th century

This is a Textile. It is dated early 16th century and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is silk, silver gilt strips on silk thread and its technique is supplementary warp pile (velvet). It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 171.5 x 65.1 cm (67 1/2 x 25 5/8 in.)

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Textile, early 16th century; silk, silver gilt strips on silk thread; H x W: 171.5 x 65.1 cm (67 1/2 x 25 5/8 in.); Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund; 1951-151-1

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