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Fragment (France), late 17th–early 18th century

This is a Fragment. It is dated late 17th–early 18th century and we acquired it in 1921. Its medium is silk and its technique is cut and uncut supplementary warp pile (velvet) on satin ground. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Eleanor Garnier Hewitt and Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 31 x 9.7 cm (12 3/16 x 3 13/16 in.)

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Fragment (France), late 17th–early 18th century; silk; H x W: 31 x 9.7 cm (12 3/16 x 3 13/16 in.); Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1921-22-46

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