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Fragment, 16th–17th century

This is a Fragment. It is dated 16th–17th century and we acquired it in 1968. Its medium is silk, metallic thread and its technique is cut voided supplementary warp pile in a plain weave foundation (velvet). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Harvey Smith. It is credited Gift of Harvey Smith.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 38 × 53.5 cm (14 15/16 × 21 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment, 16th–17th century; silk, metallic thread; H x W: 38 × 53.5 cm (14 15/16 × 21 1/16 in.); Gift of Harvey Smith; 1968-135-1

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