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Fragment (France), 1750–1800

This is a Fragment. It is dated 1750–1800 and we acquired it in 1923. Its medium is silk and its technique is compound satin weave with discontinuous supplementary weft patterning (brocade). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen. It is credited Gift of Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 31.8 x 23.2 cm (12 1/2 x 9 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (France), 1750–1800; silk; H x W: 31.8 x 23.2 cm (12 1/2 x 9 1/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen; 1923-7-31

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