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Fragment (France)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 1840s and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is silk and its technique is compound satin. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Edwin Gould. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Edwin Gould.

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Fragment (France); silk; Gift of Mrs. Edwin Gould; 1938-43-1-a

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