Quilt

Southern Europe

17th century

Not on view

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Title: Quilt
Date: 17th century
Culture: Southern Europe
Medium: Silk
Dimensions: L. 92 x W. 78 inches (233.7 x 198.1 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Embroidered
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1945
Object Number: 45.171
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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