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Fragment

This is a Fragment. It is dated 17th–18th century. Its medium is silk and metallic thread and its technique is cut and uncut supplementary warp pile in a satin foundation (velvet). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. James W. Pinchot. It is credited Gift of Mrs. James W. Pinchot.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 19.5 x 42.5 cm (7 11/16 x 16 3/4 in. )

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Fragment; silk and metallic thread; H x W: 19.5 x 42.5 cm (7 11/16 x 16 3/4 in. ); Gift of Mrs. James W. Pinchot; 1896-17-8

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