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Fragment, early 19th century

This is a Fragment. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is silk and its technique is double cloth with cut and uncut supplementary warp pile, warps resist-dyed before weaving. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Estate of Herman A. Elsberg. It is credited Gift of the Estate of Herman A. Elsberg.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 63 x 27 cm (24 13/16 x 10 5/8 in.)

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Fragment, early 19th century; silk; H x W: 63 x 27 cm (24 13/16 x 10 5/8 in.); Gift of the Estate of Herman A. Elsberg; 1941-35-4

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