Cover or Hanging

early 19th century

Not on view

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Title: Cover or Hanging
Date: early 19th century
Geography: Attributed to Turkey
Medium: Wool, silk, metal wrapped thread; twill weave, embroidered
Dimensions: H. 72 in. (182.9 cm)
W. 45 in. (114.3 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Embroidered
Credit Line: Anonymous Gift, 1879
Object Number: 79.1.27
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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