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Border Fragment

This is a Border fragment. It is dated 1800–1850 and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is cotton (?) and its technique is deflected element work. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Estate of Mrs. Lathrop Colgate Harper. It is credited Gift of the estate of Mrs. Lathrop Colgate Harper.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 10 × 43.8 cm (3 15/16 × 17 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Border Fragment; cotton (?); H x W: 10 × 43.8 cm (3 15/16 × 17 1/4 in.); Gift of the estate of Mrs. Lathrop Colgate Harper; 1957-180-90

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