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Orphrey (Italy)

This is a Orphrey. It is dated early 16th century and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is linen, silk and its technique is woven. 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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Orphrey (Italy); linen, silk; Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma Greenleaf; 1962-56-32

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