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Sleeve Bands (China), 19th century

This is a Sleeve bands. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1944. Its medium is silk and its technique is satin stitch embroidery. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 85 × 10 cm (33 7/16 × 3 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Sleeve Bands (China), 19th century; silk; H x W: 85 × 10 cm (33 7/16 × 3 15/16 in.); 1944-33-2-a,b

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