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1901

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1950

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1969

  • We acquired this object.

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Hanging

This is a Hanging. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is silk and metal-wrapped silk embroidery on cotton; several kinds of metallic thread used and its technique is embroidered in stem, split, knotted and couching stitches on plain weave. embroidered through two layers of fabric. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Alan L. Wolfe. It is credited Gift of Alan L. Wolfe.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 261 x 28 cm (8 ft. 6 3/4 in. x 11 in.)

Cite this object as

Hanging; silk and metal-wrapped silk embroidery on cotton; several kinds of metallic thread used; H x W: 261 x 28 cm (8 ft. 6 3/4 in. x 11 in.); Gift of Alan L. Wolfe; 1969-50-28

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