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Fragment

This is a Fragment. It is dated late 17th–early 18th century. Its medium is silk, metallic yarns and its technique is satin weave with supplementary weft patterning (brocade). It is a part of the Textiles department.

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

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 32.7 x 53 cm (12 7/8 x 20 7/8 in.)

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Fragment; silk, metallic yarns; Warp x Weft: 32.7 x 53 cm (12 7/8 x 20 7/8 in.) ; Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1896-1-116

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