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Narrow Band (Near East)

This is a Narrow band. It is dated 18th–19th century and we acquired it in 1961. Its medium is silk, metallic yarns and its technique is warp twining (tablet woven). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Alan L. Wolfe. It is credited Gift of Alan L. Wolfe.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 188 × 31.2 cm (74 × 12 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Narrow Band (Near East); silk, metallic yarns; H x W: 188 × 31.2 cm (74 × 12 5/16 in.); Gift of Alan L. Wolfe; 1961-115-40

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