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Fragment, early 19th century

This is a Fragment. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1944. Its medium is silk embroidered with silk, metallic thread and metal paillettes. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Harry Horton Benkard. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Harry Horton Benkard .

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Fragment, early 19th century; silk embroidered with silk, metallic thread and metal paillettes; Gift of Mrs. Harry Horton Benkard ; 1944-43-2

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