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Fragment Of An Orphrey Band (Spain)

This is a Fragment of an orphrey band. It is dated 16th century. Its medium is silk, metal-wrapped linen core yarn and its technique is compound satin. 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: 33 x 21.9 cm (13 x 8 5/8 in.)

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Fragment Of An Orphrey Band (Spain); silk, metal-wrapped linen core yarn; H x W: 33 x 21.9 cm (13 x 8 5/8 in.); Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1896-1-76

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