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Band (Italy)

This is a Band. It is dated 17th–18th century. Its medium is silk embroidery, linen foundation and its technique is embroidered with deflected element work using wrapping and double running stitches. It is a part of the Textiles 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: 6.9 x 70 cm (2 11/16 x 27 9/16 in. )

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Band (Italy); silk embroidery, linen foundation; H x W: 6.9 x 70 cm (2 11/16 x 27 9/16 in. ); Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1896-1-78

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