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Textile, 1893

This is a Textile. It is dated 1893 and we acquired it in 1988. Its medium is glass-silk and its technique is plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Milton Sonday. It is credited Gift of Milton Sonday.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 14 x 21.5 cm (5 1/2 x 8 7/16 in.)

It is inscribed

written in pencil on brown paper binding tape, "GLASS-SILK CLOTH -1893 MADE INTO A DRESS" and in pencil on other side, "Glass cloth woven for Dress Worn by Spanish Princess at 1893 World's Fair Chicago"

Cite this object as

Textile, 1893; glass-silk; Warp x Weft: 14 x 21.5 cm (5 1/2 x 8 7/16 in.); Gift of Milton Sonday; 1988-12-3

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