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Saree Fragment

This is a Saree fragment. It was made by Unknown. It is dated probably 18th century and we acquired it in 2022. Its medium is cotton, metal wrapped silk. It is a part of the department.

This object was donated by Estate of Naomi Whiting Towner. It is credited Gift of the Estate of Naomi Whiting Towner.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 63.5 × 78.7 cm (25 × 31 in.)

Cite this object as

Saree Fragment; Made by Unknown; cotton, metal wrapped silk; H x W: 63.5 × 78.7 cm (25 × 31 in.); Gift of the Estate of Naomi Whiting Towner; 2022-15-4

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<ref name=CH>{{cite web |url=https://www-6.collection.cooperhewitt.org/objects/2318806173/ |title=Saree Fragment |author=Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum |accessdate=22 March 2025 |publisher=Smithsonian Institution}}</ref>