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Hanging, 18th century

This is a Hanging. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1956. Its medium is silk embroidery on cotton foundation and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Mrs. Charles Butler.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 248.9 x 170.2 cm (98 x 67 in.)

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Hanging, 18th century; silk embroidery on cotton foundation; H x W: 248.9 x 170.2 cm (98 x 67 in.); Gift of Mrs. Charles Butler; 1956-57-1

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