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Fragment (England)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 1700–1710 and we acquired it in 1948. Its medium is silk and its technique is cut and uncut velvet with satin ground. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Harold Norton. It is credited Gift of Harold Norton.

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Fragment (England); silk; Gift of Harold Norton; 1948-116-2-a/c

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