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Textile, 9th–12th century

This is a Textile. It is dated 9th–12th century and we acquired it in 1948. Its medium is undyed linen warp (z2s), z-spun wool weft with s-spun undyed linen and its technique is weft-faced plain weave; slit tapestry with non-horizontal wefts. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Dr. Emil Delmar. It is credited Gift of Dr. Emil Delmar.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 19.1 × 9.5 cm (7 1/2 × 3 3/4 in.)

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Textile, 9th–12th century; undyed linen warp (z2s), z-spun wool weft with s-spun undyed linen; H x W: 19.1 × 9.5 cm (7 1/2 × 3 3/4 in.); Gift of Dr. Emil Delmar; 1948-112-2

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