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Fragment, 18th century

This is a Fragment. It is dated 18th century. Its medium is silk and metal and its technique is raised cut pile on a silver faced foundation (velvet). It is a part of the Textiles Department 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: 7.5 x 15.3 cm (2 15/16 x 6 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment, 18th century; Previously owned by James Jackson Jarves (American, 1818 - 1888); silk and metal; Warp x Weft: 7.5 x 15.3 cm (2 15/16 x 6 in.); Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1896-1-43

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