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Fragments, mid-18th century

This is a Fragments. It is dated mid-18th century and we acquired it in 1975. Its medium is silk and metal and its technique is continuous and discontinuous supplementary in a plain weave foundation; only the metal wefts are bound to the front in a regular order. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Marguerite E. Flynn. It is credited Gift of Marguerite E. Flynn.

Its dimensions are

Repeat H x W: 25 x 26.5 cm (9 13/16 x 10 7/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragments, mid-18th century; silk and metal; Repeat H x W: 25 x 26.5 cm (9 13/16 x 10 7/16 in.); Gift of Marguerite E. Flynn; 1975-40-1-a,b

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