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Fragment (France)

This is a Fragment. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is silk and its technique is continuous [ivory] and discontinuous [polychrome] suplementary wefts plus supplementary warps [ivory] in a plain weave foundation [ivory]. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Clara Waldeck. It is credited Gift of Clara Waldek.

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Fragment (France); silk; Gift of Clara Waldek; 1971-91-5-a

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