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Fragment, late 17th–early 18th century

This is a Fragment. It is dated late 17th–early 18th century and we acquired it in 1940. Its medium is silk, metallic yarns and its technique is damask weave with supplementary weft patterning (brocade). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Edith Wetmore. It is credited Gift of Edith Wetmore.

Its dimensions are

A/ H x W: 71.3 × 17 cm (28 1/16 × 6 11/16 in.)

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Fragment, late 17th–early 18th century; silk, metallic yarns; A/ H x W: 71.3 × 17 cm (28 1/16 × 6 11/16 in.) ; Gift of Edith Wetmore; 1940-12-1

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