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Fringe (Italy), 17th century

This is a Fringe. It is dated 17th century and we acquired it in 1905. Its medium is silk, metallic thread (gold strips on silk core) and its technique is plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 36.5 x 6.6 cm (14 3/8 x 2 5/8 in.)

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Fringe (Italy), 17th century; silk, metallic thread (gold strips on silk core); H x W: 36.5 x 6.6 cm (14 3/8 x 2 5/8 in.); 1905-2-203

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