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Fragment (Italy)
This is a Fragment. It is dated early 17th century. Its medium is gold and silver wrapped silk threads and its technique is bobbin lace, metallic. It is a part of the Textiles department.
Since only one material was used, the crossings of yarns did not have to be accurate. Note how many yarns come together to make a broad area and then separate. Note the decorations made by two yarns twisted together.
This object was
donated by
Eleanor Garnier Hewitt and Sarah Cooper Hewitt.
It is credited Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
Its dimensions are
H x W: 6.7 x 29.3 cm (2 5/8 x 11 9/16 in. )
Cite this object as
Fragment (Italy); gold and silver wrapped silk threads; H x W: 6.7 x 29.3 cm (2 5/8 x 11 9/16 in. ); Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1896-1-109
