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1983

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1999

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Textile, early 20th century

This is a Textile. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1983. Its medium is silk, metallic and its technique is discontinuous supplementary wefts in a predominately warp faced plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

Repeat H: 121.5 cm (47 13/16 in.) Warp x Weft (selvage to selvage): 134 x 133 cm (52 3/4 x 52 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile, early 20th century; silk, metallic; Repeat H: 121.5 cm (47 13/16 in.) Warp x Weft (selvage to selvage): 134 x 133 cm (52 3/4 x 52 3/8 in.); 1983-79-1

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