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Textile (Italy)

This is a Textile. It is dated 1750–75 and we acquired it in 1943. Its medium is silk and metallic thread on silk and its technique is embroidered on taffeta foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks Collection.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 48.3 x 40.6 cm (19 x 16 in.)

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Textile (Italy); silk and metallic thread on silk; Overall: 48.3 x 40.6 cm (19 x 16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks Collection; 1943-46-17

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