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1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1985

  • We acquired this object.

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  • You found it!

Sash (England)

This is a Sash. It is dated 19th–early 20th century and we acquired it in 1985. Its medium is silk and its technique is jacquard-woven. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Purchase; General Funds.

Its dimensions are

H x W (including fringe): 231 × 15 cm (7 ft. 6 15/16 in. × 5 7/8 in.)

It is inscribed

"Independent Order of Rechabites. Salford Unity. Past District Chief Ruler"."Estd. Aug.25,1835". "Temperance" "Fortitude" "Justice. "Peace and plenty, the rewards of Temperance."

Cite this object as

Sash (England); silk; H x W (including fringe): 231 × 15 cm (7 ft. 6 15/16 in. × 5 7/8 in.); Purchase; General Funds; 1985-53-1

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