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Fragment (China)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1944. Its medium is silk and its technique is painted on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Benjamin Moore. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Benjamin Moore.

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Fragment (China); silk; Gift of Mrs. Benjamin Moore; 1944-53-1-a

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