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Fragment (Greece)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 17th–18th century and we acquired it in 1902. Its medium is silk embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered in running, stem, satin and chain stitches on plain weave foundation. 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

H x W: 32.4 x 84.5 cm (12 3/4 x 33 1/4 in.)

It is inscribed

In ink on lower right: Illegible word with five letters starting with a capital 'P'.

Cite this object as

Fragment (Greece); silk embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 32.4 x 84.5 cm (12 3/4 x 33 1/4 in.); Gift of John Pierpont Morgan; 1902-1-403

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<ref name=CH>{{cite web |url=https://www-4.collection.cooperhewitt.org/objects/18130867/ |title=Fragment (Greece) |author=Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum |accessdate=5 February 2025 |publisher=Smithsonian Institution}}</ref>