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Tassel (Italy), 17th century

This is a Tassel. It is dated 17th century and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is linen, silk, metal wire, foil strip, paillettes, wood and its technique is braided and knotted. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf (American, 1887–1961). It is credited Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma Greenleaf.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 14 x 11.1 cm (5 1/2 x 4 3/8 in.)

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Tassel (Italy), 17th century; linen, silk, metal wire, foil strip, paillettes, wood; H x W: 14 x 11.1 cm (5 1/2 x 4 3/8 in.); Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma Greenleaf; 1962-51-30

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