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Pillow Cover (Italy)

This is a Pillow cover. It is dated 16th–17th century and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is linen and its technique is grid of laid cord with needle lace, reticella style. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Anonymous.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 36 x 28 cm (14 3/16 in. x 11 in.)

Cite this object as

Pillow Cover (Italy); linen; H x W: 36 x 28 cm (14 3/16 in. x 11 in.); 1952-162-114

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