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Border

This is a Border. It is dated late 18th century and we acquired it in 1974. Its technique is bobbin lace. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of I. Townsend Burden, Jr..

Its dimensions are

H x W: 110.5 x 7 cm (43 1/2 x 2 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Border; H x W: 110.5 x 7 cm (43 1/2 x 2 3/4 in.); Gift of I. Townsend Burden, Jr.; 1974-52-133

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