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Fragment (France)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1974. Its medium is wool embroidery on cotton foundation and its technique is embroidered in chain stitch (needle-made), knots and satin stitch on a 2/2 twill foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. H.P. Davison. It is credited Gift of Mrs. H.P. Davison.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 151.1 x 98.4 cm (59 1/2 x 38 3/4 in.)

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Fragment (France); wool embroidery on cotton foundation; H x W: 151.1 x 98.4 cm (59 1/2 x 38 3/4 in.); Gift of Mrs. H.P. Davison; 1974-72-12-b

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