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Fragment (France)

This is a Fragment. It is dated late 18th century and we acquired it in 1923. Its medium is silk, metal thread and its technique is plain 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: 31.4 x 23.5 cm (12 3/8 x 9 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (France); silk, metal thread; H x W: 31.4 x 23.5 cm (12 3/8 x 9 1/4 in.); Gift of Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen; 1923-7-35-a,b

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