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Carpet fragment

1881–82
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Carpet fragment
  • Date: 1881–82
  • Geography: Made in New York, New York, United States
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Cashmere wool
  • Dimensions: unknown
  • Credit Line: Gift of The Museum of the City of New York, 2008
  • Object Number: 2009.226.15
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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