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Trimming, 17th century

This is a Trimming. It is dated 17th century and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is metallic thread on a silk core and its technique is bobbin lace, metallic. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Eleanor Garnier Hewitt and Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 7.9 × 67.4 cm (3 1/8 × 26 9/16 in.)

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Trimming, 17th century; metallic thread on a silk core; H x W: 7.9 × 67.4 cm (3 1/8 × 26 9/16 in.); Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1931-5-47

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