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1995

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2018

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Cape (Southern France)

This is a Cape. It is dated 1810–20 and we acquired it in 1995. Its medium is cotton and its technique is discharge printed on plain weave. 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

H x W: 163.2 x 325.1 cm (64 1/4 x 128 in.)

Cite this object as

Cape (Southern France); cotton; H x W: 163.2 x 325.1 cm (64 1/4 x 128 in.); Bequest of Elinor Merrell; 1995-50-239

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