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Vestment (Russia), 19th century

This is a Vestment. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is silk, cotton, metal and its technique is cut supplementary warp pile (velvet) in a plain weave foundation with addition of one supplementary weft (metal) for facing. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Alan L. Wolfe. It is credited Gift of Alan L. Wolfe.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 144 x 161 cm (56 11/16 in. x 5 ft. 3 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Vestment (Russia), 19th century; silk, cotton, metal; H x W: 144 x 161 cm (56 11/16 in. x 5 ft. 3 3/8 in.); Gift of Alan L. Wolfe; 1969-50-25-a/c

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