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Towel Fragment (Near East), 18th–19th century

This is a Towel fragment. It is dated 18th–19th century and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is linen, silk, flat foil, and foil on a silk core. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Minnette Lang and Eugene Lang.

Its dimensions are

H x W (a): 23.5 × 43.5 cm (9 1/4 × 17 1/8 in.)

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Towel Fragment (Near East), 18th–19th century; linen, silk, flat foil, and foil on a silk core; H x W (a): 23.5 × 43.5 cm (9 1/4 × 17 1/8 in.); 1951-180-4-a

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