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Border Fragment, 19th century

This is a Border fragment. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1964. Its medium is cotton, silk, metallic thread and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Miss Elizabeth Gordon. It is credited Gift of Elizabeth Gordon.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 20.5 x 45 cm (8 1/16 x 17 11/16 in.)

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Border Fragment, 19th century; cotton, silk, metallic thread; H x W: 20.5 x 45 cm (8 1/16 x 17 11/16 in.); Gift of Elizabeth Gordon; 1964-24-78

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