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Textile, mid-18th century

This is a Textile. It is dated mid-18th century and we acquired it in 1943. Its medium is silk and its technique is embroidered using couching, satin, buttonhole, surface stitches, and french knots, on taffeta. 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: 89 x 53.2 cm (35 1/16 x 20 15/16 in.)

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Textile, mid-18th century; silk; Overall: 89 x 53.2 cm (35 1/16 x 20 15/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks Collection; 1943-46-3

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