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Textile, Apotheosis of Franklin, ca. 1780

This is a Textile. It is dated ca. 1780 and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is linen warp, cotton weft and its technique is copperplate printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

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

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Textile, Apotheosis of Franklin, ca. 1780; England; linen warp, cotton weft; Gift of Eleanor Garnier Hewitt; 1931-40-7-d

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