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Fragment (USA), ca. 1850

This is a Fragment. It is dated ca. 1850 and we acquired it in 1939. Its medium is wool. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Gertrude Crownfield (American, 1867–1945). It is credited Gift of Gertrude Crownfield.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 40 × 17 cm (15 3/4 × 6 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (USA), ca. 1850; wool; H x W: 40 × 17 cm (15 3/4 × 6 11/16 in.); Gift of Gertrude Crownfield; 1939-27-21

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