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Textile

This is a Textile. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1959. Its medium is silk, gilded paper on a silk core and its technique is ikat. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Heirs of Beatrix Farrand. It is credited Gift of the Heirs of Beatrix Farrand.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 248 × 97.5 cm (8 ft. 1 5/8 in. × 38 3/8 in.)

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Textile; silk, gilded paper on a silk core; H x W: 248 × 97.5 cm (8 ft. 1 5/8 in. × 38 3/8 in.); Gift of the Heirs of Beatrix Farrand; 1959-152-4

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