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Fragment, 18th century

This is a Fragment. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is silk and its technique is velvet, warp-dyed. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Richard Cranch Greenleaf (American, 1887–1961). It is credited Gift of Richard C. Greenleaf.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 73 × 56 cm (28 3/4 × 22 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment, 18th century; silk; H x W: 73 × 56 cm (28 3/4 × 22 1/16 in.); Gift of Richard C. Greenleaf; 1952-149-3-a,b

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