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1938

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Textile, 1750–99

This is a Textile. It is dated 1750–99 and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is silk and its technique is painted and block printed printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Erskine Hewitt. It is credited Bequest of Erskine Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 204 x 73.9 cm (6 ft. 8 5/16 in. x 29 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile, 1750–99; silk; H x W: 204 x 73.9 cm (6 ft. 8 5/16 in. x 29 1/8 in.); Bequest of Erskine Hewitt; 1938-57-1280-a,b

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