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Skirt Fragment

This is a Skirt fragment. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1954. Its medium is silk, metallic thread, linen lining and its technique is satin weave with warp pattern stripes and supplementary weft. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Miss Jean Elizabeth Mailey. It is credited Gift of Jean Mailey.

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Skirt Fragment; silk, metallic thread, linen lining; Gift of Jean Mailey; 1954-170-2-a

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