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Textile (China), late 18th–early 19th century

This is a Textile. It is dated late 18th–early 19th century and we acquired it in 1940. Its medium is silk and its technique is compound satin. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Beatrice Kates. It is credited Gift of Miss Beatrice Kates.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 11.7 x 29.3 cm (4 5/8 x 11 1/2 in.)

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Textile (China), late 18th–early 19th century; silk; H x W: 11.7 x 29.3 cm (4 5/8 x 11 1/2 in.); Gift of Miss Beatrice Kates; 1940-4-9

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