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1917

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2025

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Altar Frontal, 18th century

This is a Altar frontal. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1917. Its medium is silk, metallic thread and its technique is silk/metallic embroidery on silk. It is a part of the Textiles department.

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Altar Frontal, 18th century; silk, metallic thread; 1917-20-1

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