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Patchwork (England or United States)

This is a Patchwork. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1956. Its medium is cotton. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Benjamin Ginsburg. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Benjamin Ginsburg.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 45 × 53 cm (17 11/16 × 20 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Patchwork (England or United States); cotton; H x W: 45 × 53 cm (17 11/16 × 20 7/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. Benjamin Ginsburg; 1956-72-6

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