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Fragment, 17th century

This is a Fragment. It is dated 17th century. Its medium is silk and its technique is supplementary warp forming cut and uncut pile (velvet) in a plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Sarah Cooper Hewitt and Eleanor Garnier Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 15.3 x 10.5 cm (6 x 4 1/8 in.)

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Fragment, 17th century; silk; Warp x Weft: 15.3 x 10.5 cm (6 x 4 1/8 in.); Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1896-1-58

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