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Tassel (Italy)

This is a Tassel. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1908. Its medium is wooden core, linen, gilt strips, metal thread, paillettes. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Vitall Benguiat. It is credited Gift of Vitall Benguiat.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 27.7 x 6.5 cm (10 7/8 x 2 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Tassel (Italy); wooden core, linen, gilt strips, metal thread, paillettes; H x W: 27.7 x 6.5 cm (10 7/8 x 2 9/16 in.); Gift of Vitall Benguiat; 1908-2-1

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