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1942

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2012

2025

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Woman's Short Coat (China)

This is a Woman's short coat. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1942. Its medium is silk, metallic yarns and its technique is embroidered on damask weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 105.4 x 132.1 cm (41 1/2 x 52 in.)

Cite this object as

Woman's Short Coat (China); silk, metallic yarns; H x W: 105.4 x 132.1 cm (41 1/2 x 52 in.); 1942-30-4

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