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1976

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2015

2025

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Fragments (possibly Italy)

This is a Fragments. It is dated 15th century and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is silk and its technique is two interconnected structures of 5-harness satin (blue) plus 1/2 twill (yellow). It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W (a): 10 × 19 cm (3 15/16 × 7 1/2 in.) H x W (b): 10 × 12.5 cm (3 15/16 × 4 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragments (possibly Italy); silk; H x W (a): 10 × 19 cm (3 15/16 × 7 1/2 in.) H x W (b): 10 × 12.5 cm (3 15/16 × 4 15/16 in.); 1976-86-1-a,b

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