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Border (Italy)

This is a Border. It is dated 1650–99 and we acquired it in 1967. Its medium is linen and its technique is bobbin lace, discontinuous tape. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 25.4 x 388.5 cm (10 x 152 15/16 in.) Repeat L: 45.1 cm (17 3/4 in.)

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Border (Italy); linen; H x W: 25.4 x 388.5 cm (10 x 152 15/16 in.) Repeat L: 45.1 cm (17 3/4 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1967-46-23

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