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Border (Greece)

This is a Border. We acquired it in 1955. Its medium is silk embroidery on cotton foundation and its technique is embroidered in cross stitch on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Provident Securities Co. and Estate of Mr. & Mrs. William H. Crocker. It is credited Gift of Provident Securities Company from the Estate of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Crocker.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 8.9 x 59.1 cm (3 1/2 x 23 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Border (Greece); silk embroidery on cotton foundation; H x W: 8.9 x 59.1 cm (3 1/2 x 23 1/4 in.); Gift of Provident Securities Company from the Estate of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Crocker; 1955-133-34

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