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Fragment, 17th–18th century

This is a Fragment. It is dated 17th–18th century and we acquired it in 1968. Its medium is silk and its technique is 8-harness satin damask with warp-faced plain weave (damassé). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Harvey Smith. It is credited Gift of Harvey Smith.

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Fragment, 17th–18th century; silk; Gift of Harvey Smith; 1968-135-16-a

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