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Badge

This is a Badge. It is dated early 17th century and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is membrane metal on silk core, silk ground and its technique is pieced, couched, embroidered on satin weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Violet Buckley.

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Badge; membrane metal on silk core, silk ground; 1953-162-19

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