Orphrey (one of a pair)

Italian

16th century

Not on view

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Title: Orphrey (one of a pair)
Date: 16th century
Culture: Italian
Medium: Silk and metal thread on canvas
Dimensions: H. 51 1/2 x W. 7 5/8 inches (130.8 x 19.4 cm)
Classifications: Textiles-Embroidered, Textiles-Ecclesiastical
Credit Line: Bequest of Mrs. Harriet F. Haas, 1930
Object Number: 30.24.2
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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