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Curtain (Italy)

This is a Curtain. It is dated 17th century and we acquired it in 1944. Its medium is silk on linen and its technique is embroidery and couching. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. A. Murray Young. It is credited Gift of Mrs. A. Murray Young.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 226 x 61 cm (7 ft. 5 in. x 24 in.)

Cite this object as

Curtain (Italy); silk on linen; H x W: 226 x 61 cm (7 ft. 5 in. x 24 in.); Gift of Mrs. A. Murray Young; 1944-56-6-a

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