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1937

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Fragment, 16th century

This is a Fragment. It is dated 16th century and we acquired it in 1937. Its medium is linen and its technique is needlework on knotted net. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Margaret Taylor Johnstone. It is credited Gift of Margaret Taylor Johnstone.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 23.2 × 11.3 cm (9 1/8 × 4 7/16 in.)

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Fragment, 16th century; linen; H x W: 23.2 × 11.3 cm (9 1/8 × 4 7/16 in.); Gift of Margaret Taylor Johnstone; 1937-11-20

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