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Textile (France), 18th century

This is a Textile. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1943. Its medium is silk and chenille and its technique is plain compound cloth, brocaded. 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: 30.8 x 26.2 cm (12 1/8 x 10 5/16 in.)

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Textile (France), 18th century; silk and chenille; Overall: 30.8 x 26.2 cm (12 1/8 x 10 5/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks Collection; 1943-46-24

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