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Border

This is a Border. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is linen, silk and its technique is bobbin lace, mechlin style. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Miss Frances Morris. It is credited Gift of Frances Morris.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 19 × 328 cm (7 1/2 in. × 10 ft. 9 1/8 in.)

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Border; linen, silk; H x W: 19 × 328 cm (7 1/2 in. × 10 ft. 9 1/8 in.); Gift of Frances Morris; 1951-111-57

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