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Textile (Italy), 18th century

This is a Textile. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is silk, metal-wrapped silk thread and its technique is compound satin with supplementary weft. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Anonymous. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 188 x 102 cm (6 ft. 2 in. x 40 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile (Italy), 18th century; silk, metal-wrapped silk thread; H x W: 188 x 102 cm (6 ft. 2 in. x 40 3/16 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1952-166-48-a/c

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