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Fragment (Spain)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 15th–16th century and we acquired it in 1902. Its medium is silk and its technique is supplementary warp forming raised pile in 4&1 satin foundation (velvet). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by John Pierpont Morgan. It is credited Gift of John Pierpont Morgan.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 65.4 x 24.1 cm (25 3/4 x 9 1/2 in.)

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Fragment (Spain); silk; H x W: 65.4 x 24.1 cm (25 3/4 x 9 1/2 in.); Gift of John Pierpont Morgan; 1902-1-733

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