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1953

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2014

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Collar (China), 19th century

This is a Collar. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is silk, metallic yarns on silk and its technique is embroidered with couching stitches on satin weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. L. V. Solon.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 32.5 cm (12 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Collar (China), 19th century; silk, metallic yarns on silk; H x diam.: 32.5 cm (12 13/16 in.); 1953-3-1

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