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Fragments

This is a Fragments. It is dated mid-18th century and we acquired it in 1939. Its medium is silk, silver thread and its technique is plain compound twill with supplementary weft. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Estate of Herman A. Elsberg. It is credited Gift of the Estate of Herman A. Elsberg.

Its dimensions are

a) Warp x Weft: 25.9 x 21.6 cm (10 3/16 x 8 1/2 in.) b) Warp x Weft: 15.7 x 9.3 cm (6 3/16 x 3 11/16 in.)

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Fragments; silk, silver thread; a) Warp x Weft: 25.9 x 21.6 cm (10 3/16 x 8 1/2 in.) b) Warp x Weft: 15.7 x 9.3 cm (6 3/16 x 3 11/16 in.); Gift of the Estate of Herman A. Elsberg; 1939-57-27-a,b

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