Orphrey

German

15th century

Not on view

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Title: Orphrey
Date: 15th century
Geography: Made in Cologne, Germany
Culture: German
Medium: Silk and metal thread on linen
Dimensions: H" 40 3/4" W: 5 9/16" (103.5 x 14.1cm)
W/ plexiglass box: 42 1/4" x 7 1/4"
Classification: Textiles-Embroidered
Credit Line: The Cloisters Collection, 1953
Object Number: 53.35.3
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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