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Textile, 19th century

This is a Textile. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is silk and its technique is compound satin weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Erskine Hewitt. It is credited Bequest of Erskine Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 364 × 8 cm (11 ft. 11 5/16 in. × 3 1/8 in.)

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Textile, 19th century; silk; H x W: 364 × 8 cm (11 ft. 11 5/16 in. × 3 1/8 in.); Bequest of Erskine Hewitt; 1938-57-1466

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