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Galloon

This is a Galloon. It is dated 16th–17th century and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is silk, metallic thread. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 1 × 144 cm (3/8 × 56 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Galloon; silk, metallic thread; H x W: 1 × 144 cm (3/8 × 56 11/16 in.); Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund; 1953-162-60

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