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Flounce (France)

This is a Flounce. It is dated 1720–30 and we acquired it in 1935. Its medium is linen and its technique is needle lace. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Edith Wetmore.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 59.2 x 291.5 cm (23 5/16 in. x 9 ft. 6 3/4 in.) Repeat H: 62.2 cm (24 1/2 in.)

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Flounce (France); linen; H x W: 59.2 x 291.5 cm (23 5/16 in. x 9 ft. 6 3/4 in.) Repeat H: 62.2 cm (24 1/2 in.); 1935-17-1

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