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Alb

This is a Alb. It is dated ca. 1600 and we acquired it in 1995. Its medium is linen and its technique is embroidered on plain weave with bobbin lace edging. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane and from Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program Fund.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 106.7 x 185.4 cm (42 x 73 in.)

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Alb; linen; H x W x D: 106.7 x 185.4 cm (42 x 73 in.); Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane and from Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program Fund; 1995-44-1

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