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1958

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2025

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Crewel Wool

This is a crewel wool. It is dated 17th century and we acquired it in 1958. Its medium is crewel wool on cotton and its technique is embroidered on twill weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 187 x 33 cm (6 ft. 1 5/8 in. x 13 in.)

Cite this object as

Crewel Wool; crewel wool on cotton; H x W: 187 x 33 cm (6 ft. 1 5/8 in. x 13 in.); 1958-97-1

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