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Embroidery

13th century (made)
Place of origin

Couched gilt thread on silk twill


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Embroidery
  • Embroidery
Materials and techniques
Silk
Brief description
Two fragments of silk twill with couched gilt thread. Said to be part of a vestment in the Cathedral of Halberstadt. German, 13th century.
Physical description
Couched gilt thread on silk twill
Object history
Bock Collection
Collection
Accession number
8244-1863

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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