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Book Page (Japan)

This is a Book page. It is dated 17th–19th century and we acquired it in 1901. Its medium is silk, metal and its technique is woven or embroidered samples affixed to heavy paper sheets. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Thomas E. Kirby, Esq.. It is credited Gift of Thomas E. Kirby, Esq..

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Book Page (Japan); silk, metal; Gift of Thomas E. Kirby, Esq.; 1901-16-2

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