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Fragment (Italy)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 17th century and we acquired it in 1911. Its medium is silk and its technique is embossed cut supplementary warp pile (velvet). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Diana del Monte. It is credited Gift of Diana del Monte.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 16.7 x 33 cm (6 9/16 in. x 13 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (Italy); silk; H x W: 16.7 x 33 cm (6 9/16 in. x 13 in.); Gift of Diana del Monte; 1911-3-11

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