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Textile, early 19th century

This is a Textile. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is silk and its technique is satin weave with moiré. 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.

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Textile, early 19th century; silk; Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma Greenleaf; 1962-56-20-a,b

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