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Fragment

This is a Fragment. It is dated early 18th century and we acquired it in 1947. Its medium is silk and its technique is damask weave with supplementary weft patterning (brocade). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Museum of the Cranbrook Academy of Art. It is credited Gift of the Museum of the Cranbrook Academy of Art.

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Fragment; silk; Gift of the Museum of the Cranbrook Academy of Art; 1947-49-22

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