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Fragment, 18th century

This is a Fragment. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is silk, silver gilt foil on silk core, gold foil. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Miss Frances Morris. It is credited Gift of Frances Morris.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 39 × 23.5 cm (15 3/8 × 9 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment, 18th century; silk, silver gilt foil on silk core, gold foil; H x W: 39 × 23.5 cm (15 3/8 × 9 1/4 in.); Gift of Frances Morris; 1951-111-9

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