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Fragment

This is a Fragment. It is dated early 18th century and we acquired it in 1911. Its medium is silk, metallic thread and its technique is plain compound weave with supplementary weft. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. F. Gray Griswold. It is credited Gift of Mrs. F. Gray Griswold.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 57.3 × 52.8 cm (22 9/16 × 20 13/16 in.)

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Fragment; silk, metallic thread; H x W: 57.3 × 52.8 cm (22 9/16 × 20 13/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. F. Gray Griswold; 1911-10-1

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