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Fragment

This is a Fragment. It is dated 17th century. Its medium is silk on linen and its technique is embroidery using double-running stitches on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Sarah Cooper Hewitt and Eleanor Garnier Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 16.9 x 35.6 cm (6 5/8 x 14 in. )

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Fragment; silk on linen; H x W: 16.9 x 35.6 cm (6 5/8 x 14 in. ); Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1896-1-79

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