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1951

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2025

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Fragment (Egypt)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 13th–15th century and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is cotton and its technique is knitting, stockinette stitch. It is a part of the Textiles department.

  • Cap (Egypt)
  • untwisted silk, gilded parchment; z-spun linen lining.
  • Museum purchase through gift of Anonymous Donor.
  • 1949-64-7

Its dimensions are

H x W: 31.1 x 34.3 cm (12 1/4 x 13 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (Egypt); cotton; H x W: 31.1 x 34.3 cm (12 1/4 x 13 1/2 in.); 1951-176-1

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