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Altar Frontal, 1700–1750

This is a Altar frontal. It is dated 1700–1750 and we acquired it in 1912. Its medium is silk, metallic thread, metal sequins and its technique is silk embroidery on silk foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Edward Luckemeyer. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Edward Luckemeyer.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 260.7 × 57.5 cm (8 ft. 6 5/8 in. × 22 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Altar Frontal, 1700–1750; silk, metallic thread, metal sequins; H x W: 260.7 × 57.5 cm (8 ft. 6 5/8 in. × 22 5/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. Edward Luckemeyer; 1912-13-31

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