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Fragment , Rade de Cherbourg (Port of Cherbourg)

This is a Fragment . It is dated 1780s and we acquired it in 1995. Its medium is linen warp, cotton weft. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Elinor Merrell. It is credited Bequest of Elinor Merrell.

Its dimensions are

Warp: 86cm (33 3/4in.) Weft: 47cm (18 1/2in) (selv. at left).

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Fragment , Rade de Cherbourg (Port of Cherbourg); Northern France; linen warp, cotton weft; Warp: 86cm (33 3/4in.) Weft: 47cm (18 1/2in) (selv. at left).; Bequest of Elinor Merrell; 1995-50-228

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