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Textile (France)

This is a Textile. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is silk waste, z-twist (bourette). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by John Judkyn. It is credited Gift of John Judkyn.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 244 × 50.5 cm (8 ft. 1/16 in. × 19 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile (France); silk waste, z-twist (bourette); H x W: 244 × 50.5 cm (8 ft. 1/16 in. × 19 7/8 in.); Gift of John Judkyn; 1953-191-1

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