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Fragment (Italy)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 14th century and we acquired it in 1902. Its medium is silk and its technique is two interconnected fabric structures, plain weave and plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by John Pierpont Morgan. It is credited Gift of John Pierpont Morgan.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 6.2 x 23.8 cm (2 7/16 x 9 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (Italy); silk; Warp x Weft: 6.2 x 23.8 cm (2 7/16 x 9 3/8 in.); Gift of John Pierpont Morgan; 1902-1-254-a,b

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