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1955

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Border (England)

This is a Border. It is dated ca. 1790 and we acquired it in 1955. Its medium is cotton and its technique is block printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Herbert Emken. It is credited Gift of Herbert Emken.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 134.6 x 15.6 cm (53 x 6 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Border (England); cotton; H x W: 134.6 x 15.6 cm (53 x 6 1/8 in.); Gift of Herbert Emken; 1955-1-10

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