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Cap Streamers, 1700–1750

This is a Cap streamers. It is dated 1700–1750 and we acquired it in 1978. Its medium is linen and its technique is deflected element work. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Howard J. Sachs and Peter G. Sachs. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Howard J. Sachs and Mr. Peter G. Sachs in memory of Miss Edith L. Sachs.

Its dimensions are

H x W (a): 56.5 × 9.5 cm (22 1/4 × 3 3/4 in.) H x W (b): 43 × 9 cm (16 15/16 × 3 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Cap Streamers, 1700–1750; linen; H x W (a): 56.5 × 9.5 cm (22 1/4 × 3 3/4 in.) H x W (b): 43 × 9 cm (16 15/16 × 3 9/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Howard J. Sachs and Mr. Peter G. Sachs in memory of Miss Edith L. Sachs; 1978-168-23-a,b

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