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Orphrey Fragment

This is a Orphrey fragment. It is dated 16th century and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is silk, metal thread and its technique is appliqué. 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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Orphrey Fragment; silk, metal thread; Bequest of Marian Hague; 1971-50-41

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