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1914

  • Work on this object ended.

1956

  • We acquired this object.

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Headcovering, late 19th–early 20th century

This is a Headcovering. It is dated late 19th–early 20th century and we acquired it in 1956. Its medium is silk and metallic thread on cotton and its technique is embroidered on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 102 × 101 cm (40 3/16 × 39 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Headcovering, late 19th–early 20th century; silk and metallic thread on cotton; H x W: 102 × 101 cm (40 3/16 × 39 3/4 in.); 1956-192-4

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