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1968

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Fragment, late 17th–early 18th century

This is a Fragment. It is dated late 17th–early 18th century and we acquired it in 1968. Its medium is silk, metallic thread (frisé and filé) and its technique is warp-face of an eight-harness satin patterned by warp-faced ribbed plain weave which is in turn patterned by one extra-weft and extra-weft brocading. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 94 x 53.5 cm (37 in. x 21 1/16 in.)

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Fragment, late 17th–early 18th century; silk, metallic thread (frisé and filé); H x W: 94 x 53.5 cm (37 in. x 21 1/16 in.); 1968-147-3

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