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Fringe (China), 19th century

This is a Fringe. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1968. Its medium is silk, metal, paper (?). It is a part of the Textiles department.

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

Its dimensions are

H x W: 18 × 45 cm (7 1/16 × 17 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Fringe (China), 19th century; silk, metal, paper (?); H x W: 18 × 45 cm (7 1/16 × 17 11/16 in.); Gift of Harvey Smith; 1968-87-31

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