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Textile (China), 19th century

This is a Textile. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1940. Its medium is silk, paper with applied gold foil and its technique is plain compound twill. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Beatrice Kates. It is credited Gift of Miss Beatrice Kates.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 6.7 x 17.8 cm (2 5/8 in. x 7 in.)

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Textile (China), 19th century; silk, paper with applied gold foil; H x W: 6.7 x 17.8 cm (2 5/8 in. x 7 in.); Gift of Miss Beatrice Kates; 1940-4-6

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