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1942

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Tassel (Italy)

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

Its dimensions are

H x W: 11 × 4 cm (4 5/16 × 1 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Tassel (Italy); silk, metallic thread, wood; H x W: 11 × 4 cm (4 5/16 × 1 9/16 in.); 1942-55-2

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