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Cap Fragment (Egypt)

This is a Cap fragment. It is dated possibly 5th century and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is linen and its technique is quilted. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Marian Hague. It is credited Bequest of Marian Hague.

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Cap Fragment (Egypt); linen; Bequest of Marian Hague; 1971-50-28

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