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Chasuble Back

This is a Chasuble back. It is dated early 18th century and we acquired it in 1959. Its medium is silk, metallic thread and its technique is plain weave with supplementary weft. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 127.2 x 76.2 cm (50 1/16 in. x 30 in.)

Cite this object as

Chasuble Back; silk, metallic thread; H x W: 127.2 x 76.2 cm (50 1/16 in. x 30 in.); 1959-127-1-a/c

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