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Fragments (possibly Italy)

This is a Fragments. It is dated 17th century and we acquired it in 1968. Its medium is silk, metallic thread and its technique is cut and uncut velvet. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Harvey Smith. It is credited Gift of Harvey Smith.

Its dimensions are

H x W (a): 18.5 × 20.5 cm (7 5/16 × 8 1/16 in.) H x W (b): 27 × 11.5 cm (10 5/8 × 4 1/2 in.) H x W (c): 42 × 15.5 cm (16 9/16 × 6 1/8 in.) H x W (d): 19 × 20.5 cm (7 1/2 × 8 1/16 in.) H x W (e): 19 × 21 cm (7 1/2 × 8 1/4 in.) H x W (f): 12 × 19 cm (4 3/4 × 7 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragments (possibly Italy); silk, metallic thread; H x W (a): 18.5 × 20.5 cm (7 5/16 × 8 1/16 in.) H x W (b): 27 × 11.5 cm (10 5/8 × 4 1/2 in.) H x W (c): 42 × 15.5 cm (16 9/16 × 6 1/8 in.) H x W (d): 19 × 20.5 cm (7 1/2 × 8 1/16 in.) H x W (e): 19 × 21 cm (7 1/2 × 8 1/4 in.) H x W (f): 12 × 19 cm (4 3/4 × 7 1/2 in.); Gift of Harvey Smith; 1968-135-6-a/f

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