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1942

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Tassel

This is a Tassel. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1942. Its medium is silk, wood. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 9.5 × 5.5 cm (3 3/4 × 2 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Tassel; silk, wood; H x W: 9.5 × 5.5 cm (3 3/4 × 2 3/16 in.); 1942-55-19-c

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