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Square

This is a Square. It is dated 1830–1860 and we acquired it in 1959. Its medium is cotton and its technique is block and machine printed. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Teresa Kilham. It is credited Gift of Teresa Kilham.

  • Vanity Case, Persian
  • enamel, diamonds, carved jadeite, rose-cut diamonds, 18-karat gold, platinum.
  • Lent by Private Collection.
  • 13.2016.22

Its dimensions are

H x W: 75 × 69 cm (29 1/2 × 27 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Square; cotton; H x W: 75 × 69 cm (29 1/2 × 27 3/16 in.); Gift of Teresa Kilham; 1959-125-3

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