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Trimming (USA), 19th century

This is a Trimming. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is silk. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Norvin Hewitt Green. It is credited Gift of Norvin Hewitt Green.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 6 × 17 cm (2 3/8 × 6 11/16 in.)

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Trimming (USA), 19th century; silk; H x W: 6 × 17 cm (2 3/8 × 6 11/16 in.); Gift of Norvin Hewitt Green; 1938-58-1137

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