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Textile, early 18th century

This is a Textile. It is dated early 18th century and we acquired it in 1940. Its medium is silk, silver metallic thread and its technique is embroidered on silk ground. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mabel Choate and Thomas Newman. It is credited Gift of Mabel Choate.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 115 × 60 cm (45 1/4 × 23 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile, early 18th century; silk, silver metallic thread; H x W: 115 × 60 cm (45 1/4 × 23 5/8 in.); Gift of Mabel Choate; 1940-68-1

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