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Fragment (Italy)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 17th century. Its medium is silk, linen net foundation and its technique is embroidery on hand knotted net. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Eleanor Garnier Hewitt and Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 35.7 x 13.4 cm (14 1/16 x 5 1/4 in. )

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Fragment (Italy); silk, linen net foundation; H x W: 35.7 x 13.4 cm (14 1/16 x 5 1/4 in. ); Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1896-1-108

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