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Fragment

This is a Fragment. It is dated early 18th century and we acquired it in 1990. Its medium is cotton and its technique is embroidery stitches include satin, running, knot, overcasting, couching on plain weave foundation; quilting stuffed from the back (trapunto); in several areas stitches are combined in deflected element work. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Lammot du Pont Copeland. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Lammot du Pont Copeland.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 68 x 81.5 cm (26 3/4 x 32 1/16 in.)

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Fragment; cotton; H x W: 68 x 81.5 cm (26 3/4 x 32 1/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Lammot du Pont Copeland; 1990-99-1

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