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Border

This is a Border. It is dated 16th–17th century and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is linen (plain weave and undyed), silk, metallic and its technique is cutwork with needle-lace fillings. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Marian Hague. It is credited Bequest of Marian Hague.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 6.7 x 21.6 cm (2 5/8 x 8 1/2 in.)

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Border; linen (plain weave and undyed), silk, metallic; H x W: 6.7 x 21.6 cm (2 5/8 x 8 1/2 in.); Bequest of Marian Hague; 1971-50-228

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