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1943

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2025

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Stole (Italy), 19th century

This is a Stole. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1943. Its medium is silk ribbons, glass beads, metal thread, and paillettes and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks Collection.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 76.5 x 9.5 cm (30 1/8 x 3 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Stole (Italy), 19th century; silk ribbons, glass beads, metal thread, and paillettes; Overall: 76.5 x 9.5 cm (30 1/8 x 3 3/4 in.); Gift of Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks Collection; 1943-46-34-a,b

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