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1943

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Fragment (Italy)

This is a Fragment. It is dated mid-17th century and we acquired it in 1943. Its medium is linen, silk, metallic thread and its technique is needlework on gauze weave (buratto). It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 27 x 65 cm (10 5/8 x 25 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (Italy); linen, silk, metallic thread; H x W: 27 x 65 cm (10 5/8 x 25 9/16 in.); 1943-70-5

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