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Fragment (France), 16th–17th century

This is a Fragment. It is dated 16th–17th century. Its medium is silk and its technique is cut and uncut supplementary warp pile (velvet) on satin ground. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 22 x 14.5 cm (8 11/16 x 5 11/16 in.)

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Fragment (France), 16th–17th century; silk; H x W: 22 x 14.5 cm (8 11/16 x 5 11/16 in.); 1896-2-60

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