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Textile

This is a Textile. We acquired it in 1937. Its medium is silk and its technique is compound satin weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Herman A. Elsberg. It is credited Gift of Herman A. Elsberg on the Fortieth Anniversary of the Museum.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 23.7 x 14 cm (9 5/16 x 5 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile; silk; Warp x Weft: 23.7 x 14 cm (9 5/16 x 5 1/2 in.); Gift of Herman A. Elsberg on the Fortieth Anniversary of the Museum; 1937-63-20

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