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1938

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Band (Italy)

This is a Band. It is dated 17th century and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is silk embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Marian Hague. It is credited Gift of Marian Hague.

  • Border
  • silk embroidery, linen foundation.
  • Gift of John Pierpont Morgan.
  • 1902-1-439

Its dimensions are

H x W: 2.8 x 27.4 cm (1 1/8 x 10 13/16 in.)

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Band (Italy); silk embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 2.8 x 27.4 cm (1 1/8 x 10 13/16 in.); Gift of Marian Hague; 1938-21-1

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