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Border

This is a Border. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is linen and its technique is lace of pre-made tape (looks like needle made) with needle work fillings. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Warfield T. Longcape.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 6.5 × 40 cm (2 9/16 × 15 3/4 in.)

It is inscribed

On tag: No. 3 Miss E. Blodgett 24 West 12th City (?)

Cite this object as

Border; linen; H x W: 6.5 × 40 cm (2 9/16 × 15 3/4 in.); 1952-133-1-a

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