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Cover (Armenia), 1809

This is a Cover. It is dated 1809 and we acquired it in 1903. Its medium is silk, gold and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by George A. Hearn. It is credited Gift of George Arnold Hearn.

  • Mirror
  • engraved and silvered glass, carved, gessoed, and gilt wood.
  • Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
  • 1915-16-8-b

Its dimensions are

H x W: 89 x 83 cm (35 1/16 x 32 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Cover (Armenia), 1809; silk, gold; H x W: 89 x 83 cm (35 1/16 x 32 11/16 in.); Gift of George Arnold Hearn; 1903-9-20

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