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1939

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Fragment (India)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1939. Its medium is cotton, silk, metallic thread and its technique is chain stitch embroidery on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Samuel Cabot. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Samuel Cabot.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 39.4 × 17.8 cm (15 1/2 in. × 7 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (India); cotton, silk, metallic thread; H x W: 39.4 × 17.8 cm (15 1/2 in. × 7 in.); Gift of Mrs. Samuel Cabot; 1939-52-1

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