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1961

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2018

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Altar Frontal

This is a Altar frontal. It is dated late 17th century and we acquired it in 1961. Its medium is silk, linen, metallic thread and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Charles H. Russell.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 114.5 x 294 cm (45 1/16 x 115 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Altar Frontal; silk, linen, metallic thread; H x W: 114.5 x 294 cm (45 1/16 x 115 3/4 in.); 1961-39-1

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