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Border (France)

This is a border. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1973. Its medium is linen, silk and its technique is long floating satin stitch and applique on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Josephine Howell.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 35.5 x 51.5 cm (14 in. x 20 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Border (France); linen, silk; H x W: 35.5 x 51.5 cm (14 in. x 20 1/4 in.); Gift of Josephine Howell; 1973-43-4

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