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1942

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Fragment (Japan)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1942. Its medium is silk, paper with applied gold foil. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Alan L. Wolfe. It is credited Gift of Alan L. Wolfe.

Its dimensions are

H x W (a): 34 × 15.3 cm (13 3/8 in. × 6 in.) H x W (b): 25.2 × 15.3 cm (9 15/16 in. × 6 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (Japan); silk, paper with applied gold foil; H x W (a): 34 × 15.3 cm (13 3/8 in. × 6 in.) H x W (b): 25.2 × 15.3 cm (9 15/16 in. × 6 in.); Gift of Alan L. Wolfe; 1942-86-36-a,b

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