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Orphrey Fragment, 15th–16th century

This is a Orphrey fragment. It is dated 15th–16th century and we acquired it in 1974. Its medium is silk. It is a part of the Textiles department.

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Orphrey Fragment, 15th–16th century; silk; 1974-101-23

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