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Cape For An Ecclesiastical Figurine

This is a Cape for an ecclesiastical figurine. It is dated 1750–1800. Its medium is silk, metallic yarns and its technique is plain weave with discontinuous supplementary weft (brocade). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. James O. Green. It is credited Gift of Mrs. James O. Green.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 22.4 x 31 cm (8 13/16 x 12 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Cape For An Ecclesiastical Figurine; silk, metallic yarns; H x W: 22.4 x 31 cm (8 13/16 x 12 3/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. James O. Green; 1896-11-3

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