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Fragment (Italy)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 15th century and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is silk and its technique is cut supplementary warp loops in a five-harness satin foundation (velvet). It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 22 x 18.5 cm (8 11/16 x 7 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (Italy); silk; Warp x Weft: 22 x 18.5 cm (8 11/16 x 7 5/16 in.); 1976-36-1

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