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Fragment, early 18th century

This is a Fragment. It is dated early 18th century and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is silk and its technique is compound weave with supplementary weft patterning (brocade). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. I. N. Phelps Stokes.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 50.7 × 30.7 cm (19 15/16 × 12 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment, early 18th century; silk; H x W: 50.7 × 30.7 cm (19 15/16 × 12 1/16 in.); 1938-54-1

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