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Fragment (France)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1974. Its medium is crewel wool on cotton and its technique is embroidered in chain stitch (needle-made), knots and satin stitch on 2/2 twill weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. H.P. Davison. It is credited Gift of Mrs. H.P. Davison.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 153.7 x 95.3 cm (60 1/2 x 37 1/2 in.)

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Fragment (France); crewel wool on cotton; H x W: 153.7 x 95.3 cm (60 1/2 x 37 1/2 in.); Gift of Mrs. H.P. Davison; 1974-72-12-a

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