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1966

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2015

2025

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Wedding Veil (Near East), late 18th–early 19th century

This is a Wedding veil. It is dated late 18th–early 19th century and we acquired it in 1966. Its medium is silk, metallic thread and its technique is ikat. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 186 × 67 cm (6 ft. 1 1/4 in. × 26 3/8 in.)

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Wedding Veil (Near East), late 18th–early 19th century; silk, metallic thread; H x W: 186 × 67 cm (6 ft. 1 1/4 in. × 26 3/8 in.); 1966-93-7

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