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1950

  • Work on this object began.

1959

  • Work on this object ended.

1964

  • We acquired this object.

2016

2025

  • You found it!

Fragment (Japan)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 1950–59 and we acquired it in 1964. Its medium is silk, viscose rayon wrapped with silver foil and its technique is plain compound weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Miss Elizabeth Gordon. It is credited Gift of Elizabeth Gordon.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 12.4 x 36.2 cm (4 7/8 x 14 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (Japan); silk, viscose rayon wrapped with silver foil; Warp x Weft: 12.4 x 36.2 cm (4 7/8 x 14 1/4 in.); Gift of Elizabeth Gordon; 1964-24-31

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