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Fragment (France)

This is a Fragment. It is dated mid-18th century and we acquired it in 1921. Its medium is silk, metallic thread and its technique is compound cloth with supplementary weft. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Sarah Cooper Hewitt, Eleanor Garnier Hewitt and Mrs. James O. Green. It is credited Gift of Mrs. James O. Green and Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 53.4 x 105.5 cm (21 in. x 41 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (France); silk, metallic thread; H x W: 53.4 x 105.5 cm (21 in. x 41 9/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. James O. Green and Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1921-17-2-a,b

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