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Object Timeline

1940

  • Work on this object began.

1960

  • Work on this object ended.

1970

  • We acquired this object.

2013

2025

  • You found it!

Fragment (India)

This is a Fragment. It is dated mid-20th century and we acquired it in 1970. Its medium is silk and its technique is weft-faced plain weave patternd by weft bands, weft ikat, supplementary weft floats, supplementary warp floats and interlocked tapestry. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Allan S. Arness.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 81.9 x 116.8 cm (32 1/4 in. x 46 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (India); silk; H x W: 81.9 x 116.8 cm (32 1/4 in. x 46 in.); 1970-5-1

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