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Capelet (Russia)

This is a Capelet. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1950. Its medium is silk, wool, metallic thread and its technique is plain weave with supplementary weft; twill (lining). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Harold Norton. It is credited Gift of Harold Norton of the Hayden Company.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 119.4 x 25.8 cm (47 x 10 3/16 in.)

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Capelet (Russia); silk, wool, metallic thread; H x W: 119.4 x 25.8 cm (47 x 10 3/16 in.); Gift of Harold Norton of the Hayden Company; 1950-3-5

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