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Dress Ornament

This is a Dress ornament. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is silk, silver thread and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Walburga Schelble. It is credited Gift of Walburga Schelble.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 9 x 10 cm (3 9/16 x 3 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Dress Ornament; silk, silver thread; H x W: 9 x 10 cm (3 9/16 x 3 15/16 in.); Gift of Walburga Schelble; 1931-17-2

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