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Fragments, early 18th century

This is a Fragments. It is dated early 18th century and we acquired it in 1954. Its medium is silk, metallic thread and its technique is cut, uncut and voided velvet. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Richard Cranch Greenleaf (American, 1887–1961). It is credited Gift of Richard C. Greenleaf.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft (a): 105 x 27.5 cm (41 5/16 x 10 13/16 in.) Warp x Weft (c): 76 x 27 cm (29 15/16 x 10 5/8 in.)

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Fragments, early 18th century; silk, metallic thread; Warp x Weft (a): 105 x 27.5 cm (41 5/16 x 10 13/16 in.) Warp x Weft (c): 76 x 27 cm (29 15/16 x 10 5/8 in.); Gift of Richard C. Greenleaf; 1954-167-24-a/c

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