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Textile, mid-18th century

This is a Textile. It is dated mid-18th century and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is silk on silk and its technique is embroidery on ribbed brocaded weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 26.6 x 5.2 cm (10 1/2 x 2 1/16 in.)

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Textile, mid-18th century; silk on silk; H x W: 26.6 x 5.2 cm (10 1/2 x 2 1/16 in.); 1931-15-6

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