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Skein

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker

Skein of thrown silk, organzine. Very fine, appears to be 2-ply. The label says 'yellow gum'. Very matted together in the middle.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Thrown silk
Brief description
Skein of thrown silk, organzine, 19th century
Physical description
Skein of thrown silk, organzine. Very fine, appears to be 2-ply. The label says 'yellow gum'. Very matted together in the middle.
Dimensions
  • Length: 14in
Marks and inscriptions
'yellow gum' (Label)
Object history
Registered File number 1992/418.
Collection
Accession number
T.15-1992

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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