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Fragment

This is a Fragment. It is dated 1700–1750 and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is silk, silver foil on silk thread and its technique is woven. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Courtlandt Palmer. It is credited Gift of Courtlandt Palmer.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 43.5 x 28.6 cm (17 1/8 x 11 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment; silk, silver foil on silk thread; H x W: 43.5 x 28.6 cm (17 1/8 x 11 1/4 in.); Gift of Courtlandt Palmer; 1951-112-15-a

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