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1968

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Fragment Of A Garment With Tapestry Inscription (Egypt), 946–974

This is a Fragment of a garment with tapestry inscription. It is dated 946–974 and we acquired it in 1968. Its medium is linen, silk and its technique is plain weave with discontinuous wefts (slit tapestry). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Robert T. Hoyt. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Robert T. Hoyt in memory of Hannah McAllister.

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Fragment Of A Garment With Tapestry Inscription (Egypt), 946–974; linen, silk; Gift of Mrs. Robert T. Hoyt in memory of Hannah McAllister; 1968-46-1

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