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Fragment (France)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 17th century and we acquired it in 1902. Its medium is silk and its technique is 5-harness satin damask. It is a part of the Textiles department.

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

  • Shoe Horn (England)
  • heat- and steam-shaped horn, with engraved and black-stained decoration.
  • Gift of Barbara Munves.
  • 2011-31-1

Its dimensions are

H x W: 50.1 x 40.2 cm (19 3/4 x 15 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (France); silk; H x W: 50.1 x 40.2 cm (19 3/4 x 15 13/16 in.); Gift of John Pierpont Morgan; 1902-1-291

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