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1951

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Apron (France)

This is a Apron. It is dated early 18th century and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is silk on silk foundation, silver metallic thread and its technique is satin, couching and three variations of padded couching stitches on taffeta. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 41.5 x 98 cm (16 5/16 x 38 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Apron (France); silk on silk foundation, silver metallic thread; H x W: 41.5 x 98 cm (16 5/16 x 38 9/16 in.); 1951-127-2

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