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1940

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Fragment (Japan)

This is a Fragment. We acquired it in 1940. Its medium is silk and its technique is plain compound satin weave with weft brocading. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Beatrice Kates. It is credited Gift of Miss Beatrice Kates.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 16.5 x 22.9 cm (6 1/2 in. x 9 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (Japan); silk; Warp x Weft: 16.5 x 22.9 cm (6 1/2 in. x 9 in.); Gift of Miss Beatrice Kates; 1940-4-24

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