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Fragment (Italy), 17th century

This is a Fragment. It is dated 17th century. Its medium is linen, silver thread and its technique is embroidery on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles Department department.

This object was donated by Eleanor Garnier Hewitt and Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 5.7 x 23.4 cm (2 1/4 x 9 3/16 in. )

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Fragment (Italy), 17th century; Previously owned by James Jackson Jarves (American, 1818 - 1888); linen, silver thread; H x W: 5.7 x 23.4 cm (2 1/4 x 9 3/16 in. ); Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1896-1-106

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