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Band

This is a Band. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is silk on linen and its technique is chain and counted running stitch embroidery on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

  • Border
  • silk embroidery, linen foundation.
  • Gift of John Pierpont Morgan.
  • 1902-1-439

Its dimensions are

H x W: 18 x 168 cm (7 1/16 in. x 5 ft. 6 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Band; silk on linen; H x W: 18 x 168 cm (7 1/16 in. x 5 ft. 6 1/8 in.); 1952-162-131

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<ref name=CH>{{cite web |url=https://www-6.collection.cooperhewitt.org/objects/18391417/ |title=Band |author=Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum |accessdate=19 March 2025 |publisher=Smithsonian Institution}}</ref>